Lady Sarah's Sinful Desires by Barnes Sophie

Author:Barnes, Sophie [Barnes, Sophie]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2015-04-30T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 11

The following day, after luncheon, the guests congregated on the lawn, where the egg and spoon race was scheduled to start the game day. Taking her position next to Alice and Juliet, who’d been looking forward to that afternoon’s events with great enthusiasm, Sarah held her spoon steady, balancing the egg that lay on top of it, as she waited for the sound of a whistle to announce the start of the race, which consisted of eight competitors, including Lady Fiona.

The instant the whistle sounded, Sarah leapt into a run. The egg wobbled precariously as she moved into the lead, but once she’d gained the advantage, she found a steady pace that kept the egg stable. Now all she had to do was reach the chair that had been placed at the end of the track, circumvent it and return to her starting position. The task was easily accomplished, to the great disappointment of her sisters, who soon decided that the apple bobbing contest was far more to their liking.

“You weren’t exaggerating about your egg and spoon racing skills,” Chloe said as she approached Sarah with Lord Spencer at her side.

“I rather pity the other contestants,” Lord Spencer said with a hint of amusement. “They didn’t stand a chance.”

Sarah smiled at both of them. She felt exultant, not only because of the win but also because she’d clearly impressed Lord Spencer, the way he’d impressed her with skipping stones. It felt wonderful, considering that carrying an egg a hundred feet could hardly be compared to playing Beethoven’s Für Elise with flawless accuracy. Her talent was quirky at best, yet it was clear to her that Spencer approved, which in turn made her insides melt. “Perhaps I should join my sisters in bobbing apples. I’m terrible at that, since I can’t seem to help myself from breathing through my nose, which in turn makes me cough and sputter.”

“In that case, I’d advise against it,” Mr. Denison said as he sidled up to Sarah. He greeted Chloe with an elegant bow. Raising his chin, he acknowledged Lord Spencer with a polite nod.

“You don’t care for games, Mr. Denison?” Lord Spencer inquired.

“Not when they result in foolish and unladylike behavior,” Mr. Denison said.

Lord Spencer’s brow furrowed. “Are you saying that Lady Sarah would be foolish and unladylike if she were to participate in the apple bobbing contest?”

Sarah cringed. She did not want him to intervene on her behalf lest it result in Mr. Denison saying something untoward, which Sarah considered a real possibility. Mr. Denison had not been pleased to discover that Lord Spencer’s ride with Victoria and Diana had failed to cement a deeper acquaintance. He had in fact complained about it incessantly the previous day, going so far as to blame Sarah for Lord Spencer’s lack of interest in his daughters.

Chloe chuckled. “Honestly, Spencer, must you be so serious? Mr. Denison is only trying to protect Lady Sarah’s reputation.”

“Precisely,” Mr. Denison said. He caught Sarah’s eye and smirked. “After all, a lady is nothing without her reputation.

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