![]() ![]() Now, since you’re awake, perhaps you wouldn’t mind finishing the dusting, because I should deliver an important message.” Belgrave, she added, “If you look like a duchess, he won’t be able to hold back. ![]() Still, I think a new gown will do it.” In an odd echo of Mrs. I will never be a duchess,” she said, her voice wavering a bit, “but I’m grateful for your advice and help.” “I take your five points, but Lord Roland and I would not be a good match. Maybe they came in the shape of somewhat lazy, sharp-tongued nursemaids, dignified butlers, and kindly housekeepers. She had thought that North was her only friend, but perhaps she just didn’t know what friends looked like. Mousekin too, and you know she’s got a way with a needle.”ĭiana couldn’t help it her eyes grew teary. “If you buy some fabric, we will help you sew a dress, Mrs. Calico is in the village today,” Mabel finished. We reckon that if you put on a pretty dress, he might forget that you’ve been downstairs and kiss you or something, and then he’d have to marry you.”Ī memory of the “something” North had done to her hours before drifted through Diana’s mind. “Turned up my apron,” Diana said, rather faintly. ![]()
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