Lord Dearborn's Destiny
“Lady Dearborn's ball was quickly approaching and she had offered her help in the preparations, help the Countess had been eager to accept. Her advice was sought on such small matters as the types of flowers best suited to the various rooms and the rearrangement of the furniture in the great hall to effect its transformation into a ballroom. Likewise, she helped to write and address the invitations that were to be issued to all the neighbouring gentry. She would have enjoyed her various tasks m...ore if the thought had not kept recurring that the ball's main purpose was to introduce the next Countess of Dearborn— Rosalind —to the surrounding county.
Rosalind, meanwhile, took no part in the numerous preparations for an event that might be thought to have some importance for her. Mrs. Winston-Fitts, no doubt seeking to conceal her daughter's shortcomings at penmanship, went so far as to praise Elinor's hand to the Countess in recommending her for the post of writing out invitations. And, of course, when an opinion was sought as to the decorations, Rosalind could never be prevailed upon to offer one.MoreLess
Rosalind, meanwhile, took no part in the numerous preparations for an event that might be thought to have some importance for her. Mrs. Winston-Fitts, no doubt seeking to conceal her daughter's shortcomings at penmanship, went so far as to praise Elinor's hand to the Countess in recommending her for the post of writing out invitations. And, of course, when an opinion was sought as to the decorations, Rosalind could never be prevailed upon to offer one.MoreLess
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