The Lost Bee
“Life was decidedly more difficult with the new duchess in residence. Her grace seemed to take particular pleasure in bedeviling Susan, though no one could explain why. Unfortunately, she preferred London to Millam Hall and only left town when the late summer heat made the city unbearable. Mr. Peter and Cook were in the kitchen when she returned triumphant.
“Success!” She handed the prize to Cook and gave Matthew Peter a smile of gratitude. “Matthew Peter knew just where to find it. I’m sure he...r grace thought she’d stump me on this one.”
Matthew Peter beamed. He was still fond of her, and to Susan’s surprise she was growing fond of him. They’d gone to some theatricals and street fairs along with other servants from the household. He was persistent, and Susan’s resistance was beginning to fail.
He didn’t turn her head. Her heart didn’t leap at the sound of his voice or the mention of his name. With him, she never heard the white lady’s song. But she liked and respected him, and he liked and respected her.MoreLess
“Success!” She handed the prize to Cook and gave Matthew Peter a smile of gratitude. “Matthew Peter knew just where to find it. I’m sure he...r grace thought she’d stump me on this one.”
Matthew Peter beamed. He was still fond of her, and to Susan’s surprise she was growing fond of him. They’d gone to some theatricals and street fairs along with other servants from the household. He was persistent, and Susan’s resistance was beginning to fail.
He didn’t turn her head. Her heart didn’t leap at the sound of his voice or the mention of his name. With him, she never heard the white lady’s song. But she liked and respected him, and he liked and respected her.MoreLess
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