This Rake of Mine
“The girls stared down at their food and continued to pick at the tasty feast Mr. Birdwell had provided. Even Pippin, who could be counted on to finish several plates, was being unusually sluggish.
They were, Miranda decided, out of sorts over their failure to make their match.
On the other hand, the prospect of departing was brightening her mood immeasurably.
"This breakfast is marvelous, Mr. Birdwell. Lord John has an excellent cook," Miranda told him. "Please send our compliments." The man bo...wed. "Actually, miss, I do the cooking." Miranda's gaze swung up. Just when she thought nothing more about this household could surprise her, here was this revelation.
"You, Mr. Birdwell?" Felicity asked. "Where did you learn to cook?" "My father was the Duke of Haverford's chef. I learned at his able side." "So why are you Lord John's butler?" Leave it to Tally to ask the question that was on everyone's mind.
Birdwell smiled at her. "My mother was the housekeeper at Haverford House. You could say I have many skills." "You grew up in the Duke of Haverford's household?" Felicity sounded incredulous.MoreLess
They were, Miranda decided, out of sorts over their failure to make their match.
On the other hand, the prospect of departing was brightening her mood immeasurably.
"This breakfast is marvelous, Mr. Birdwell. Lord John has an excellent cook," Miranda told him. "Please send our compliments." The man bo...wed. "Actually, miss, I do the cooking." Miranda's gaze swung up. Just when she thought nothing more about this household could surprise her, here was this revelation.
"You, Mr. Birdwell?" Felicity asked. "Where did you learn to cook?" "My father was the Duke of Haverford's chef. I learned at his able side." "So why are you Lord John's butler?" Leave it to Tally to ask the question that was on everyone's mind.
Birdwell smiled at her. "My mother was the housekeeper at Haverford House. You could say I have many skills." "You grew up in the Duke of Haverford's household?" Felicity sounded incredulous.MoreLess
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