Sophie's Halloo (1989)
“But another, grander treat was in store for them.
As Tony had promised, Sophie soon received a note inviting her and Lady Corby to an afternoon salon, but to their great surprise, the paper bore the heading of Holland House. Sophie had not thought to wonder from whom among Tony’s many friends the invitation would come, but she was thrown into a fluster by the thought of attending one of the most celebrated salons of the day. The message was written in a friendly style, but the final words cause...d Sophie’s heart to sink within her, for they commanded her in no uncertain terms to bring some of her poetry with her.
“Do you think we should accept?” Sophie asked her mother fearfully as they read the note together in the parlour. It was morning, and Sir John had gone to his club early and missed the post.
Lady Farnham looked strangely pensive and replied in an absent tone of voice, “Oh, I think so, yes. One would not like to refuse such a gracious invitation. Holland House!” she exclaimed almost in a whisper. “I never expected this.”MoreLess
As Tony had promised, Sophie soon received a note inviting her and Lady Corby to an afternoon salon, but to their great surprise, the paper bore the heading of Holland House. Sophie had not thought to wonder from whom among Tony’s many friends the invitation would come, but she was thrown into a fluster by the thought of attending one of the most celebrated salons of the day. The message was written in a friendly style, but the final words cause...d Sophie’s heart to sink within her, for they commanded her in no uncertain terms to bring some of her poetry with her.
“Do you think we should accept?” Sophie asked her mother fearfully as they read the note together in the parlour. It was morning, and Sir John had gone to his club early and missed the post.
Lady Farnham looked strangely pensive and replied in an absent tone of voice, “Oh, I think so, yes. One would not like to refuse such a gracious invitation. Holland House!” she exclaimed almost in a whisper. “I never expected this.”MoreLess
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