The Scandalous Life of a True Lady (2013)
“Several of the women groaned. Claire frowned them into silence and explained that they could not hold the archery or billiards contests, card matches, or the horse race, not without the gentlemen’s presence. Most of the men were riding out in search of a rabid dog seen in the neighborhood.
Two women, who could not draw at all, feigned horror at the thought of being outdoors with a mad animal and no one to protect them.
“The servants will be nearby, and those gentlemen who do not wish to ride.” Claire looked down her nose as if such a man was beneath contempt, ensuring that anyone who could, would aid Gorham in ridding the countryside of the danger. “We will all paint Griffin Manor from the front of the house, but affix our initials to the back. The paintings will be displayed in the drawing room before dinner, and the gentlemen will vote for the best. Do you deem that fair, Miss Royale?”
“Exceedingly,” Simone replied to the snide question, unsurprised. Besides being a vocalist of prof...essional caliber, Claire must obviously be a superb artist.MoreLess
Two women, who could not draw at all, feigned horror at the thought of being outdoors with a mad animal and no one to protect them.
“The servants will be nearby, and those gentlemen who do not wish to ride.” Claire looked down her nose as if such a man was beneath contempt, ensuring that anyone who could, would aid Gorham in ridding the countryside of the danger. “We will all paint Griffin Manor from the front of the house, but affix our initials to the back. The paintings will be displayed in the drawing room before dinner, and the gentlemen will vote for the best. Do you deem that fair, Miss Royale?”
“Exceedingly,” Simone replied to the snide question, unsurprised. Besides being a vocalist of prof...essional caliber, Claire must obviously be a superb artist.MoreLess
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