Little Secrets by Hensley Alta & West Allison

Author:Hensley, Alta & West, Allison [Hensley, Alta]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Blushing Books Publications
Published: 2016-03-25T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter XIII

Eliza had been excited to learn that her papa would have special time with her. She did not know or care what her nanny would be doing, so long as it did not involve her participation or watching. She had grown tired of Nanny Agnes's constant attention. It had never bothered her when she first came to Ashby, but now that she desired Charley, she felt as though her nanny constantly got in the way. Didn't she have other charges to worry about?

She sat quietly on her bed, reading a story while she waited for her papa to come visit. He had promised to return on Saturday, although she did not know the hour he would arrive.

There was a prominent knock on the door and she glanced up to see her nanny opening it for her papa.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Lockwood," Nanny Agnes said, smiling politely. "I have spoken with Headmaster Philip, and you do not require my services this afternoon or tonight, is that correct?"

Papa nodded. In his hands, he held a stuffed tiger. "Yes. I have the day planned out already, for just the two of us."

Eliza clapped her book shut and climbed down from the bed. Her gaze fell upon the toy. Was it for her?

Nanny Agnes strode across the marble floor, coming to face her charge. "I expect you to be on your best behavior. If I learn otherwise, you will not have time alone for the next month."

The young brunette gasped. Would her nanny be so cruel as to take special time away from the two of them? "I will behave, I promise." Eliza had no reason to cause a scene, she had gotten exactly what she wanted. The smile grew upon her cheeks as she stared at her papa, pleased he had come to stay with her. Would he spend the night?

"Good," Nanny Agnes said, nodding before she left the nursery, closing the door behind them.

"I brought you a present for when I am not here. I thought it might keep you company," Papa said.

Eliza ran over to her papa, throwing her arms around him, crushing the toy, having missed him greatly. Though he visited her nearly every day, the visits always felt too short. Her hand got caught in his waistcoat pocket, her fingers brushing over folded paper. "Is this for me too?" she asked, wondering if he had written her a story. She unfolded the page and took it toward the window for better light.

Papa placed the stuffed animal onto the mattress, striding closer to her. "Give that back this instant!" He did not seem happy she had found the note.

"What is this?" Her eyes danced over the words, trying to make sense of the scribblings that he had jotted down. His handwriting was difficult to read but she saw her name, along with the names of the little friends she spent time with daily in the playroom.

Eliza Stead – little, scandal?

Clara, Addie, Jane.

Nurseries, Playroom, Nannies.

Indecent gowns, what else is forbidden?

She stopped reading the list, none of it making her feel even the slightest hint better.

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