The Rebellious Twin
““So you have yourself a new horse,” Lucius casually commented, before taking a bite of his Open Tart Syllabub.
Sara Sophia had been listening with intense interest. “Poor Clarinda,” she exclaimed, turning a stricken gaze to Lucius. “I fear you don’t understand what a tragedy this is. Clarinda must be broken hearted. If only there were something I could do, but there’s not. I feel so helpless.” She stood and pushed back her chair. “If you will excuse me, gentlemen, I shall retire early.” With a ...bare nod she left the room.
“It appears we’re not too popular with the ladies today,” said Lucius.
Thoughtfully, Robert took a sip of his Burgundy. “Not popular hardly describes Lady Clarinda’s animosity. It was bad enough when I announced I was removing Hollyridge’s horses. Now I’ve changed my mind, but to no avail. I’ve made a bad situation a thousand times worse by buying the young lady’s prized gelding.”
“But you were only trying to help,” Lucius declared indignantly.MoreLess
Sara Sophia had been listening with intense interest. “Poor Clarinda,” she exclaimed, turning a stricken gaze to Lucius. “I fear you don’t understand what a tragedy this is. Clarinda must be broken hearted. If only there were something I could do, but there’s not. I feel so helpless.” She stood and pushed back her chair. “If you will excuse me, gentlemen, I shall retire early.” With a ...bare nod she left the room.
“It appears we’re not too popular with the ladies today,” said Lucius.
Thoughtfully, Robert took a sip of his Burgundy. “Not popular hardly describes Lady Clarinda’s animosity. It was bad enough when I announced I was removing Hollyridge’s horses. Now I’ve changed my mind, but to no avail. I’ve made a bad situation a thousand times worse by buying the young lady’s prized gelding.”
“But you were only trying to help,” Lucius declared indignantly.MoreLess
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