The Unexpected Bride
“‘Come in!’ she called. The door opened and she heard Gelert’s bark as he bounded into the room. Delighted to find his mistress, he leapt onto the bed to nuzzle her face. The rosy-cheeked maid who had brought him said shyly, ‘His lordship sent me to wait on you milady. I’ve brought some tea for you and his lordship’s compliments. He will be at your disposal this morning to show you over the house.’ ‘Thank you,’ said Penelope, finding it odd to be called ‘milady’. She gave Gelert a last hug. ‘Off... now.’ He jumped down beside the bed his tail beating a rhythmic tattoo on the floor. Penelope heard her maid approach the bed, and held out her hands for the tea. It was placed in her grasp very carefully.
‘Have you got it safely, milady?’ came an anxious enquiry. ‘We were told that you’re blind, and his lordship’s orders are for all of us to be sure to help you find your way about.’ ‘That will be wonderful, thank you,’ said Penelope, sipping her tea.MoreLess
‘Have you got it safely, milady?’ came an anxious enquiry. ‘We were told that you’re blind, and his lordship’s orders are for all of us to be sure to help you find your way about.’ ‘That will be wonderful, thank you,’ said Penelope, sipping her tea.MoreLess
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