The Delicate Matter of Lady Blayne
“Dr. Meeker stared at the door. Was his hand trembling?
It was the first time she’d ever seen him show weakness.
Or fear.
“Damn it, where is she?” James’ voice thundered.
“Don’t use language like that in this house, James Blayne.” Aunt Frances’ voice.
“I’ll be saying a lot worse than that if you don’t open that damned door.”
“I’ll do no such thing! Sunny is home to stay.”
“The devil she is.”
“Listen to you!” Aunt Frances’ voice lowered. “You must be as mad as she ...is. Wait!” A pause. “What are you—”
A loud bang reverberated against the door. Wood cracked.
The door burst open and James barreled inside.
Sunny cried out.
Dr. Meeker stood taller, straighter. “I am her doctor, I have every right to—”MoreLess
It was the first time she’d ever seen him show weakness.
Or fear.
“Damn it, where is she?” James’ voice thundered.
“Don’t use language like that in this house, James Blayne.” Aunt Frances’ voice.
“I’ll be saying a lot worse than that if you don’t open that damned door.”
“I’ll do no such thing! Sunny is home to stay.”
“The devil she is.”
“Listen to you!” Aunt Frances’ voice lowered. “You must be as mad as she ...is. Wait!” A pause. “What are you—”
A loud bang reverberated against the door. Wood cracked.
The door burst open and James barreled inside.
Sunny cried out.
Dr. Meeker stood taller, straighter. “I am her doctor, I have every right to—”MoreLess
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