Age of Innocence Boxed Set by Debra Elizabeth

Author:Debra Elizabeth
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 2016-08-12T18:00:00+00:00

At precisely ten o’clock, the three women were helped into the carriage and on their way to visit the modiste.

Isabel stared out the window, thoroughly enchanted by all she saw. London was a myriad of sights and sounds, with people scurrying this way and that doing their errands. It was a short carriage ride to the shop. The driver hopped down and helped the ladies descend the two stairs to the street.

“Please return in two hours,” Mrs. Quinn said.

“Of course, ma’am,” the driver said, with a short bow before climbing back up to his seat. With a flick of the reins, the horses trotted away.

“Come, ladies.” Iris led her guests into a tidy shop.

The owner, Mrs. Phillips, was chatting with another customer when they entered.

“Very good, Mrs. Richardson. I’ll see to it.”

The customer nodded at the modiste before turning to leave. Her face split in a welcoming smile when she saw who had entered the shop. “Mrs. Quinn, how delightful to see you. It’s been too long,” Emily Richardson said. She went to the older woman and kissed her on each check.

“Emily, dear, what a pleasant surprise. You look lovely as always.”

“Thank you. I trust that you are well?”

“Yes, very well. May I present my two guests, Miss Georgette Condiff and Miss Isabel Knott. I’m hosting them for the Season. Ladies, this is Mrs. Richardson.”

“It’s a pleasure to meet you both, but please call me Emily,” she said.

Isabel stared at Emily, momentarily forgetting her manners. She was the most beautiful woman Isabel had ever seen, with golden brown hair and sparkling blue eyes. Her brilliant smile revealed straight white teeth and she seemed to have an inner glow about her.

Georgette spoke up for her tongue-tied sister. “It’s our pleasure to meet you, Mrs…I mean, Emily.”

That pulled Isabel out of her stupor. “Yes, indeed. Our pleasure.”

Emily turned back to Mrs. Quinn. “I’m glad I ran into you today. Mother is having a dinner party Friday next. She would be delighted if you and your guests would join us.”

Iris nodded. “Thank you. We would be delighted to attend. I’m looking forward to seeing your parents again. Are they well?”

“Yes, most well. Dinner is at seven. May I tell them you will attend?”

“We would be most delighted,” Iris said.

“Perfect. Georgette, Isabel, I leave you in good hands. Mrs. Phillips is a wonder and the best modiste in London,” Emily said.

Mrs. Phillips blushed at Emily’s compliment. “Mrs. Richardson, I’ll have that fabric for you to look at next week.”

“Thank you, Mrs. Phillips. Good day.”

“Good day, Mrs. Richardson.”

“Good day, ladies. See you soon,” Emily said as she left the shop.

Mrs. Phillips turned her attention to Mrs. Quinn. “Now, what may I do for you today?”

“Miss Condiff and Miss Knott are the young ladies I’m hosting for the Season. They are in need of evening dresses, Spencer jackets and pelisses.”

“Yes, of course. That will not be a problem,” Mrs. Phillips said as she eyed Georgette and Isabel. “Both of you look to be about the same size, but let me take measurements to be sure.

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