A Proper Introduction to Dragons (Jane Austen's Dragons) by Maria Grace

Author:Maria Grace [Grace, Maria]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: White Soup Press
Published: 2018-07-19T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

As Papa had predicted, Mama was none too happy to have Elizabeth bring home a pet. In the first place, she had no great love for birds—a dog would be far more appropriate to life in the country—and in the second, as the eldest, Jane should have been offered the privilege first. Jane, as anyone who knew her would expect, was genuinely happy for Elizabeth’s good fortune, and was not in the least bit jealous. Her younger sisters seemed indifferent, especially once they saw how much effort went into April’s care.

Happily, though, Mama proved quite susceptible to April’s persuasion. In short order, she had conceded that April’s song was indeed very pleasant and seemed to calm Lydia’s temper when nothing else would. On the strength of that recommendation alone, Mama decided April could stay—for the time being at least.

In the ensuing weeks, April settled into the rhythms of the household until the non-hearing members of the family barely noticed her presence. Would that Papa could be equally content with the results. But no, it seemed he had become even grumpier than ever.

At least his moods provided a good excuse to remain above stairs, ensconced in her room with April, helping her to learn to fly, recording observations in her commonplace book, and trying her hand at some needlework she would normally have avoided.

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