Diana Gabaldon - Lord John 1 by Lord John & The Private Matter

Author:Lord John & The Private Matter [John, Lord & Matter, The Private]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2011-05-01T00:44:08.743000+00:00

Lord John and the Private Matter 153

"If she finds she cannot ignore it," she said steadily, "she will be convinced that her life is ruined. Eventually, with luck, she will have a child, and discover that it is not. Shoo, Eustace." Pushing the somnolent spaniel aside with her foot, she rose, glancing at the small chiming clock on the table as she did so.

"Go and look for your German wine, John. The wretched sempstress is coming round at three, for what I sincerely hope is the antepenultimate fitting for Livy's dress."

"Yes. Well . . . yes." He stood awkwardly for a moment, then turned to take his leave, but halted suddenly at the door of the boudoir, turning as a question struck him.

"Mother?"

"Mm?" The Countess was picking up things at random, peering nearsightedly beneath a heap of embroidery. "Do you see my spectacles, John? I know I had them!"

"They're on your cap," he said, smiling despite himself.

"Mother--how old were you when you married Captain DeVane?"

She clapped one hand to her head, as though to trap the errant spectacles before they could take flight. Her face was unguarded, taken by surprise by his question. He could see the waves of memory pass across it, tinged with pleasure and ruefulness. Her lips pursed a little, and then widened in a smile.

"Fifteen," she said. The faint dimple that showed only when she was most deeply amused glimmered in her cheek. "I had a wonderful dress!"

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