A Proper Lover (Ganymede Quartet Book 2) by Glass Darrah

Author:Glass, Darrah [Glass, Darrah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2014-12-16T23:00:00+00:00

As November drew to a close, Henry overheard his friends talking about the Thanksgiving plans they had with their families and recognized that he had none, that his parents might well not be celebrating, or at least not celebrating together. Father would no doubt be going to a restaurant, as all fashionable people did. Mother would likely keep to herself, perhaps with an extra dose of laudanum to mark the holiday. Henry would not be invited to join in either case.

Anticipating this, as well, Martin suggested they confer with Timothy and that perhaps Henry could arrange to take a meal with Cora. Henry liked how Martin was always thinking of Cora, thinking of her in his stead. He felt like he couldn’t neglect her too long without Martin realizing it and taking pains to correct the situation.

“What did you do at Ganymede for Thanksgiving, anyway? Was there a big celebration?”

Martin was putting away Henry’s clean, starched collars and cuffs. “Did you know that Mr. Tim is suggesting we buy your new shirts with attached collar and cuffs?”

“No, I didn’t. Why?”

“Well, the detachable are really designed for people who can’t do laundry every day, and we certainly can.”

“Oh. Well, that’s all right with me, I suppose. But what about Thanksgiving?”

“I think it was just normal, really, Henry. We had a big dinner and we were told to think about things we were thankful for.”

“What did you have for dinner, then?”

“All manner of meats and vegetables. Cranberry relish. Pumpkin pie. We’d have a huge spread and we’d all eat until we felt sick.”

“What were you thankful for?”

Martin smiled to himself. “My training. I knew it would take me somewhere good.” He thought another moment and added, “My friends, as well, and the rest of the boys. We were each other’s family, you see.”

Henry understood it was sad that Martin was separated from his family forever more, but it was hard for him to feel too worked up about it, ambivalent as he was about his own family. “Is there anything special you want for Thanksgiving? Any particular food?”

“Well, pumpkin pie, I suppose. That would make me happiest of anything.”

“I’d like you to eat with me,” Henry told him, “if my parents aren’t going to be around, which I’m sure they aren’t.”

Martin looked pleasantly surprised. “That would be lovely. Thank you.”

On Tuesday, Henry accosted Timothy in the hall outside Father’s office and asked him about Father’s holiday plans.

“Yes, Sir, it does happen that your father has an engagement elsewhere on Thanksgiving evening,” Timothy said, seeming slightly ashamed to tell him so. “There will be accommodations made for you here, of course.” Then Timothy added. “Did you have any requests, Sir? I’ll make sure they’re taken under consideration.”

“I want to eat with Cora,” Henry said decisively. “If Mother isn’t coming down, I want Martin to take his meal with us. And I’d like turkey and pumpkin pie.”

Timothy smiled. “That all sounds very possible, Sir. I’ll speak to your father.”

After talking to Timothy, they went upstairs and found a new Pals on Henry’s desk.

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