The Beast
“The Beast and I both dread it. Though I have not told him, my father senses the danger. He does not worry only for me. As my sisters get used to their new surroundings they grow bolder each day.
Marguerite already took to ordering the servants around. She works her lady’s maid like a slave and I pity the poor girl for having been dealt that cruel hand. I know Jacqueline will never tell me, but I suspect Marguerite has struck her a time or two.
Amalia is the curious one. She already found one of... the ruined portraits of the Beast and ran screaming from the castle. She was not frightened, merely starved for attention. I worry that she will wander where she ought not. The Beast will not take kindly to such a trespass.
And tonight, of all nights, Marguerite requested a family feast. Naturally she expects our host to join us. I was never so ashamed of my own sister as I was yesterday, when in a lofty tone she told Jacques that his master’s presence was welcome at his own dinner table, where his own food would be served.MoreLess
Marguerite already took to ordering the servants around. She works her lady’s maid like a slave and I pity the poor girl for having been dealt that cruel hand. I know Jacqueline will never tell me, but I suspect Marguerite has struck her a time or two.
Amalia is the curious one. She already found one of... the ruined portraits of the Beast and ran screaming from the castle. She was not frightened, merely starved for attention. I worry that she will wander where she ought not. The Beast will not take kindly to such a trespass.
And tonight, of all nights, Marguerite requested a family feast. Naturally she expects our host to join us. I was never so ashamed of my own sister as I was yesterday, when in a lofty tone she told Jacques that his master’s presence was welcome at his own dinner table, where his own food would be served.MoreLess
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