Seduction in Silk: a Novel of the Malloren World (Malloran)
“Two local seamstresses shortened and retrimmed the ivory gown and then worked on three other gowns. Some Cheynings maids made new shifts. Genova provided an extra trunk, which began to fill with all Claris’s new possessions, including a nightgown of fine lawn trimmed with lace.
Claris wanted to deny the need of that, but she was uncomfortable about revealing details of the arrangement. Let Genova assume there would be a wedding night, but Claris would sleep in her shift, as always.
Around fitti...ngs, Genova educated her. One day, as they strolled in the gardens enjoying shrubs, flowers, and pretty vistas, she drilled Claris on titles and the way to address people.
When Claris protested that she’d be living quietly, Genova said, “You never know who will turn up on the doorstep. It’s considered polite to pay calls on new neighbors, and people will be particularly curious about you.”
“Why?”
“A Perriam marrying an unknown.” Genova never minced words.
“Can’t I set up as an eccentric recluse?”MoreLess
Claris wanted to deny the need of that, but she was uncomfortable about revealing details of the arrangement. Let Genova assume there would be a wedding night, but Claris would sleep in her shift, as always.
Around fitti...ngs, Genova educated her. One day, as they strolled in the gardens enjoying shrubs, flowers, and pretty vistas, she drilled Claris on titles and the way to address people.
When Claris protested that she’d be living quietly, Genova said, “You never know who will turn up on the doorstep. It’s considered polite to pay calls on new neighbors, and people will be particularly curious about you.”
“Why?”
“A Perriam marrying an unknown.” Genova never minced words.
“Can’t I set up as an eccentric recluse?”MoreLess
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