“Her hair had dried considerably more than she had anticipated, so she sat while the maid braided it and pinned it into an attractive coiffure. Pleased with the results, she dismissed the maid and headed downstairs and out to the lawn. The ladies were finishing their dessert, a plum torte with Bavarian cream. She found her mother seated with her sister, aunt, and cousins. Bending to kiss her mother’s cheek, she said, “I’m so sorry to be tardy, Mummy.” “Where have you been Lily?” the coun...tess asked. “You know me. I went out this morning to paint, and I lost track of time. I’m so dreadfully sorry.” “Aren’t you hungry, dear?” Aunt Iris asked. “Not at all. I had a rather large breakfast. I couldn’t possibly eat another morsel until dinner.” “Would you at least like some dessert?” Rose asked. “This plum cake is delicious.”MoreLessRead More Read Less
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