The Last of Lady Lansdown
““Hello, everyone.”“Jane!” her mother called when she spied her, “do come sit down. You will never guess what has happened.”No word about her not being in mourning? No looks of condemnation because someone had seen her with Cartland? She seated herself, completely mystified. “What has happened?”Mama held up a letter. “This just arrived from America. It’s from your father.”When the words sank in, Jane’s heart swelled with relief. “So he’s alive?” A lump had formed in her throat.“Read for yourself....” Her mother handed her the letter. My Dear Amelia, How can I begin to apologize for my weakness and cowardly actions? How can I begin to tell you how much I have missed you and the girls since I left those two long years ago? I can only say I still love you dearly. Not a minute has gone by that I have not missed you and wanted you all by my side.I have done well here in this young country, where opportunities abound. After a short apprenticeship with a shoemaker, I opened my own shop in New York City, with living quarters above.MoreLess
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