Thursday's Child (Out of Time #5)
“As James covered Louisa's eyes one of the grooms led out a stunning white pony. The child squealed with joy in an octave only little girls and castrati could achieve, and then ran back and forth between her father and her new horse. The other children were duly impressed and wasted no time on working on their parents for the next gift opportunity.James lifted Louisa up onto the elaborate saddle on the pony's back and walked her past her guests like the queen leaving Buckingham Palace. It remind...ed Simon of parties he'd been forced to attend as a child. Those were usually displays of wealth meant to impress adults and had little to do with the child's happiness. At least, in this case, the girl was clearly ecstatic.“Just like Bonnie Blue,” Elizabeth said as she came to his side.Simon frowned down at her. She'd promised no Gone With the Wind references. He was actually amazed she'd lasted this long.She slipped her arm through his and nodded toward the far side of the garden. “Walk with me?”Always happy to be alone with her, he gladly complied.MoreLess
Read book Thursday's Child (Out of Time #5) for free
Write Review:
User Reviews: