Lady Twisden's Picture Perfect Match by Alina K. Field

Author:Alina K. Field
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781944063399
Publisher: Havenlock Press

Two days later

“You must come with us, Mother.” Wes batted his hat against his leg. “Tell her Gus. It’s a fine day, and Granny will like your company. The fresh air will drive away your headache.”

Outside, Rompole was helping Cousin Genny and Miss Jones into the borrowed open barouche. With the three men accompanying them as outriders and Rompole playing coachman, there was plenty of room for Honoria and her maid. But of course, her maid had gone off to enjoy her free day, just like the other female servants.

Gus supposed that it was such a fine day that Honoria would rather work on her painting than journey out to Knavesmire to see the racetrack and grandstand. Plus, there was the matter of the unctuous Mr. Ripton, who’d taken a seat next to her at table that day, nudging her with his elbow. He’d continued to hover over her as she’d passed around cups of tea. It was especially annoying to hear him gush about what a particular friend Honoria was to him.

“I will stay here,” Honoria said. “Enjoy your afternoon.”

“I should like your company,” Gus said, “but you need not come with us. You and Sancho must enjoy your peaceful afternoon. I’ll scout for Roman ruins and drive you out to Knavesmire on another day.”

“Let us at least bring Sir Sancho,” Wes said.

She glanced back toward the dining room, where dishes still were still sitting out. Sancho would be needed here, and the loyal dog knew it.

“Come, Sir Sancho.” Wes beckoned. Sancho remained seated and sent him a baleful look.

Gus clamped on his hat and took Wes by the shoulder. “Until later, Honoria.”

Wes grumbled his way down to the steps. “She’ll go back and clear that table.”

“Most likely.”

“We could have had Rompole do it.”

“He’s playing coachman.”

“There would have been a good chance for Ripton to walk with her and woo her.”

The urge to smack the lad was overpowering. “On that issue, she’s made her feelings clear. If you open your eyes, you’ll see it.”

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