“The woman found her reading Wordsworth to Molly and Mariah in the schoolroom. Mariah’s leg was propped up on a chair. Lady Lindsay’s mouth was set in a grim line. “Miss Haverley! Whatever were you thinking to wander in the forest with my daughters? Mariah’s sprain may prevent her from going to the fête!” “It was Lord John’s idea!” lied Molly gallantly. “He wished to take Nellie for a swim. Then we went searching for a stick to play fetch.” “Lord John was with you?” Lady Lindsay asked, her eyebr...ows raised. “Yes. He carried me back to the house,” Mariah said. She gave a titter. “It was awfully thrilling!” Her mother seemed somewhat appeased. “Lord John is to take your sister to the Heatherington’s fête in his curricle.” The lady’s satisfaction over this fact put her in an improved mood. “Miss Haverely, you will see that the girls stay indoors until Saturday when we leave for the fête. I do not want any more mishaps.” Delia breathed more easily.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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