Lady Olivia To The Rescue by Julia Parks

Author:Julia Parks [Julia Parks]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Nov. Rom
Published: 2013-03-06T23:00:00+00:00

From the threshold, Sheridan watched her unusual behaviour with surprise. He had never seen Lady Olivia be anything but unflappable in the social arena. The thought that his arrival might be the cause of this unnatural phenomenon made him want to turn and run. Instead, his glance swept the room, and he spied his friend, Richard, speaking to Pendleton and Amy Hepplewhite. They greeted him cordially when he joined them.

“It seems the entire world has gone mad, running around and visiting in this horrid weather.”

“We are glad that you decided to join us, too, Lord Sheridan,” said Amy.

“As for me, I could not bear waiting for a break in the rain to leave my rooms,” said Richard. “I had already read the only book I own, and I refuse to play an old woman’s game, like Patience.”

“So he came here to help this old woman put together the wonderful puzzle you gave me, Mr. Pendleton,” said Amy. “It will have to wait, however, as we have all this amusing company to while away the afternoon.”

“I have always thought that the company of like-minded people is by far the best way to spend one’s time,” said Mr. Pendleton.

“And are we all like-minded?” asked Sheridan.

“Indeed we are. We are all alike in wanting to escape a dreary day all alone,” said Pendleton.

“That is true enough,” said Sheridan. “I think I will go and have a cup of tea.”

“Yes, do. Olivia will pour for you.”

Sheridan strolled over to the sofa, speaking to Lord Hardcastle on the way. When he stopped in front of Olivia, she smiled nervously.

“Good afternoon, Lady Olivia, Jenson. Might I trouble you for a cup of tea, Lady Olivia?”

“Here, let me move out of the way,” said the doctor. “I should go and see my patient.”

The doctor rose, leaving them alone in the gathering. The other guests chatted in clusters here and there, but no one paid any attention to them. Olivia’s hand shook as she poured the tea, and Sheridan couldn’t help but smile.

“Has the weather given you a case of the megrims, my lady? Perhaps I should call the good doctor back to attend you,” he teased.

This quip did not appear to amuse Olivia in the least because she glared at him. Sheridan sipped the tepid liquid and watched her over the rim of the delicate cup.

After a moment, she smiled and said, “La, sir, I am quite well.”

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