The Winding Stair (1968)
“‘Miss Brett has had a most alarming experience.’ He was lifting her gently from her saddle as Prospero and Miguel appeared on the steps below the family’s apartments. ‘She needs rest, quiet—’ His haughty Roman gaze took in the crowd of inquisitive servants in the courtyard. ‘No!’ This to Maria who had pushed forward to kiss Juana’s hands and ask hysterically what had happened to her. ‘ “Quiet,” I said. Where shall I take you, cousin?’ His arm was warm and comforting around her waist.
‘My mother... is waiting in the Ladies’ Parlour.’ Prospero came across the centre of the courtyard to meet them. ‘She wishes to know what happened. You’re very late, Juana. We’ve been anxious about you.’ ‘I’m delighted to hear it,’ said Vasco. ‘But my cousin is not well enough, just now, to answer questions. I will tell you what you need to know. Tell Mrs. Brett I will be with her as soon as I have seen my cousin to her room.’ Juana was near to laughter at her uncle’s appalled expression.MoreLess
‘My mother... is waiting in the Ladies’ Parlour.’ Prospero came across the centre of the courtyard to meet them. ‘She wishes to know what happened. You’re very late, Juana. We’ve been anxious about you.’ ‘I’m delighted to hear it,’ said Vasco. ‘But my cousin is not well enough, just now, to answer questions. I will tell you what you need to know. Tell Mrs. Brett I will be with her as soon as I have seen my cousin to her room.’ Juana was near to laughter at her uncle’s appalled expression.MoreLess
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