Kit and Elizabeth by Tuft Karen

Author:Tuft, Karen
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Covenant Communications, Inc.
Published: 2019-11-30T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

Lady Walmsley looked up from her book as Elizabeth entered the sitting room and kissed her on the cheek before taking a seat near the window. “What is that notebook you’ve been carrying around with you everywhere you go, Elizabeth?” she asked. “Are you writing a Gothic novel? Now that would be an exciting endeavor, would it not? I finished the last one I was reading, you know; this is poetry I’m reading now, not nearly as delightfully terrifying but pleasant enough. You’ve had that notebook with you for the past three or four days, scratching away on its pages with that little pencil of yours. It has made me exceedingly curious. I simply must know!”

“Nothing as exciting as a Gothic novel, I’m afraid,” Elizabeth said. “I am making lists of things I like. You are on that list.”

Lady Walmsley beamed. “I like you too, dear; the feeling is entirely mutual. But you must let me take a look inside, for I should dearly like to see what you’ve written; it would be so enlightening. Such an entertaining idea, to make a list like this, so happy in its nature. I presume you haven’t included anything unsuitable for an old lady’s eyes on any of those pages.”

“Certainly not,” Elizabeth exclaimed. “Unless it would scandalize you to know that I have discovered I have a weakness for figs, of all things. But I’m not sure I’m ready to let anyone read what I’ve written in the notebook yet. Do you mind if I ask you to give me a little more time before I share it?”

“Not at all, my dear. It is your notebook, after all. I’m disappointed; I’m a curious sort, as you know, but I shall live. I do so like the idea of a notebook dedicated to the things one likes. Perhaps I will do the same. In fact, perhaps that will be my first entry: ‘I like keeping a notebook dedicated to the things I like.’ Ha! It would be a nice diversion from needlework and reading, and when one is feeling low in spirits, one may read one’s notebook and be reminded of all the things in life that give one joy. Well done, my dear.”

Elizabeth hadn’t thought of it that way, but Lady Walmsley’s words held merit.

“And I also like that you agreed to attend Lady Bledsoe’s musicale with me this evening. I shall add that to my notebook as well,” Lady Walmsley added. “That’s two things. I must remember them until I purchase a notebook for myself. Although, beginning my list on a piece of paper so that I don’t forget anything until I get a notebook would be a good way to begin. Yes, that’s precisely what I’ll do.” She stood abruptly, set her book of poetry aside, and crossed the room to the door, which she opened. “Foster! Oh, there you are. I was just going to find you,” she said to the butler, who remained out of sight in the corridor.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.