A Merry MacNaughton Mishap by Aubrey Wynne

Author:Aubrey Wynne
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2020-07-17T21:00:00+00:00

ENID TSKED AND mumbled as she poked at the swollen knee. She bent the patient’s leg up and down. “She smacked it good, she did, but I dinna think it is cracked.” She turned to the maid. “Colleen, get a bowl of snow and several cloths for bandages. That will help with the pain until I get a nice tea and compress ready for ye.”

“My humble apology for putting ye out.” Peigi was mortified that she had not only caused such a scene earlier, but now she was also an invalid in need of tending.

“I’m happy to do it for Malachi’s daughter. I nursed yer father, too, and he was fine, by the by.” The cook pulled Peigi’s shift down and patted her cheek. “Ye’ll recover soon enough, but stay off that leg for several days.”

“Yes, ma’am.” Peigi smiled thankfully at the plump woman. “I’m sorry I missed yer biscuits. I heard from a verra good source they are the best in Scotland.”

“Weel, I suppose some could appear on a plate next to yer tea. We canna have a guest going hungry.” She pushed her round form off the tall mattresses. “I have a reputation to maintain.”

“Thank ye for taking care of me. I’m no’ used to being on the receiving side. I ken ye must be busy.”

“Getting the Scotch buns ready for the great morning. I’m sure yer cook at home is doing the same.”

She leaned back against the pillows and closed her eyes. There would be no sweet treats at Castle Craigg this year. Exhaustion overcame her. It had been a long and trying day. What would tomorrow bring?

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