His Bargained For Bride: Regency Matchmaker Book Four by Jones Celeste

Author:Jones, Celeste
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Blushing Books Publications
Published: 2019-09-21T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

“How was your gathering with the fine ladies of Briar Glen?” Uncle Jarvis asked.

I had been stunned to see him sitting in the garden of Jade River Hall when I returned from Cherry Grove Manor. It did my heart good to see him fully dressed and outside taking in the fresh air and sunshine.

In just a short period of time, this rapscallion of a man had wormed his way into my heart. Though it was a warm summer day, he had a blanket across his lap. I tucked it around him snuggly and then sat next to him on a garden bench among the well-maintained blooms.

“I had a very nice time. I think that the Briar Glen Improvement Society will be an asset to the town.”

“And what did you think of Mrs. Fisk?” he asked, one side of his mouth turned up in a smirk.

“How do you know she was there?”

“There is nothing that happens in the village of Briar Glen that that woman doesn’t know about and whenever possible, stick her nose into.”

“It seems to me, dear uncle, that you are sticking your nose into the situation too,” I teased. “Why, you are no better than Mrs. Fisk.”

He laughed and it was a delighted, full throated laugh. The laugh of a strong and healthy man.

“Ah, you are a sassy one, Amy.” He clasped my hand and despite the vigor of his laugh, his grip revealed frailness. I covered his hand with mine and gently rubbed the thin skin on the back of his hand.

“Other than Mrs. Fisk and of course, Mrs. Spencer, who else was there and what grand plans do you ladies have to make the town better?”

“Let me see, there was Mrs. Shepherd who, I believe, is a seamstress. The needlework on the christening gown she was making was exquisite.”

“Ah yes, Mrs. Shepherd. I am not so attuned to the whims of fashion, but I understand she is exceptionally talented and the ladies of Briar Glen are fortunate to have her skills. I hope you will become a regular client of hers. You are a lovely young lady, if I might say so. I will tell Drake to loosen the purse strings and open an account for you with her.”

“Uncle,” I exclaimed, “that is unkind. Drake is exceptionally generous.”

“Have you asked him for new clothes since your arrival?”

“Of course not. It has only been a few days since I got to town. And you may recall, that I had not planned on marrying quite so soon.”

“I bet the ladies had a few questions about that, did they not?” Uncle Jarvis was taking much too much delight in gathering gossip about the meeting.

“Well, Uncle, I will invite the ladies to meet at Jade River Hall in a few weeks and you may eavesdrop all you want then. How would you like that?”

His face lit up with excitement as though he were a youngster. “I would enjoy that very much. How often does the group meet?”

“Every fortnight. We are meeting at Mrs.

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