The Ivory Rose
“Agnes spent the morning fussing over her, carrying up pots of chamomile tea, iced water and wet cloths.
Georgiana was up, but Miss Rutherford kept sending messages via Agnes that she was making too much noise – pacing up and down her room, slamming a book, playing the grand piano – so at last Agnes suggested that Jemma take Georgiana for a walk out of the house to give Miss Rutherford some respite.
‘You’re to make sure Miss Georgiana dresses warmly and stays out of draughts,’ Agnes instructed. ...‘Don’t talk to any strange men, and don’t go into the laneways. Some of those larrikins have been known to entice well-to-do children into back lanes and steal the very clothes off their backs.’ Jemma nodded, looking attentive, although inside she was bubbling with anticipation at the thought of escaping the chores.
‘Walk up Johnston Street a couple of blocks to Hinsby Park,’ ordered Agnes. ‘It’s not far. Walk Miss Georgiana around the park a few times, perhaps sit in the shade.MoreLess
Georgiana was up, but Miss Rutherford kept sending messages via Agnes that she was making too much noise – pacing up and down her room, slamming a book, playing the grand piano – so at last Agnes suggested that Jemma take Georgiana for a walk out of the house to give Miss Rutherford some respite.
‘You’re to make sure Miss Georgiana dresses warmly and stays out of draughts,’ Agnes instructed. ...‘Don’t talk to any strange men, and don’t go into the laneways. Some of those larrikins have been known to entice well-to-do children into back lanes and steal the very clothes off their backs.’ Jemma nodded, looking attentive, although inside she was bubbling with anticipation at the thought of escaping the chores.
‘Walk up Johnston Street a couple of blocks to Hinsby Park,’ ordered Agnes. ‘It’s not far. Walk Miss Georgiana around the park a few times, perhaps sit in the shade.MoreLess
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