Stolen Love
“The idea was greeted enthusiastically, and after Mrs. Lillick told them the ideal spot was to be found not over an hour's drive away, instructions for the preparation of a picnic lunch were sent to the kitchen.
They traveled in two carriages, with Mr. Benford-Smith, Lucy, Elizabeth, Mr. Latchley, and Mr. Martindale in the first. Havoc and Mrs. Willard both had decided to stay behind with the Lillicks. There was a moment when Elizabeth thought Nicholas would go in her carriage, but at the last minute he turned to answer a question from Mrs. Benford-Smith, and Mr. Latchley climbed in to take the last seat. It was nicely timed, she thought; Nicholas appeared to have ended up in the carriage with Amelia by accident.
The day was perfect for a picnic. Only a few white clouds dotted the sky, and though the sun was out, there was just enough breeze to keep it from becoming too warm. Because they were driving in an open carriage, Mrs. Lillick had insisted they take along lap blankets, but it w...as far too lovely to use them.MoreLess
They traveled in two carriages, with Mr. Benford-Smith, Lucy, Elizabeth, Mr. Latchley, and Mr. Martindale in the first. Havoc and Mrs. Willard both had decided to stay behind with the Lillicks. There was a moment when Elizabeth thought Nicholas would go in her carriage, but at the last minute he turned to answer a question from Mrs. Benford-Smith, and Mr. Latchley climbed in to take the last seat. It was nicely timed, she thought; Nicholas appeared to have ended up in the carriage with Amelia by accident.
The day was perfect for a picnic. Only a few white clouds dotted the sky, and though the sun was out, there was just enough breeze to keep it from becoming too warm. Because they were driving in an open carriage, Mrs. Lillick had insisted they take along lap blankets, but it w...as far too lovely to use them.MoreLess
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