A loyal companion by Barbara Metzger

Author:Barbara Metzger [Barbara Metzger]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Nov. Rom
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Lady Rosellen paid a morning call. Stunning in cherry-striped lutestring, she was everything gracious about the ball to Lady Atterbury. She ignored Sonia entirely, as if she were a schoolgirl permitted to take tea with her elders, or some type of upper servant.

"The darling flowers were just the right touch, Your Grace. So sweetly innocent, no one could blame Sonia for her faux pas. I mean, entertaining a man the belle monde turns its back on. Too, too farouche. I can only hope the Almack's hostesses are as forgiving of the child, Lady Almeria. I was so looking forward to introducing her in King Street. Now, of course, I doubt she'll get the vouchers."

"They arrived this morning, Lady Conare," Sonia was delighted to announce. "Lady Jersey's own footman delivered them first thing. She even wrote that I might attend in her party if Lady Atterbury is not up to the outing, so if you'd rather not escort such a green girl, I understand perfectly."

Lady Rosellen's eyes narrowed. She wondered how much the chit actually did understand. Did she know, for instance, how much Rosellen needed Lady Almeria's continued approval for the times her own behavior sailed a little close to the wind, or how much Rosellen's brother needed the little bird-wit's blunt? "Nonsense, my dear, of course I'll be your duenna for the evening." She gave her tinkling laughter. "Though I am scarcely old enough for the role."

Both Sonia and Lady Atterbury nodded politely, but without the reassurances Rosellen expected. She pursed her painted lips. "Perhaps I am older and wiser enough, my dear, that you'll heed my warning. Young girls cannot be too careful of their reputations, and the man is dangerous."

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