Paradise Found by Barbara Cartland

Author:Barbara Cartland
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781782137191
Publisher: Barbara Cartland Ebooks ltd
Published: 2015-08-23T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 5

They had driven for some time when the Earl commented,

“I think we will have to concoct a good story as to why Miss Milton is arriving in London with no luggage.”

As he spoke, Salrina gave a start as she remembered that in her hurry to leave Mabel’s cottage she had forgotten that the things she had taken with her for the night were still strapped to Jupiter’s saddle.

She was just about to explain how careless she had been when she thought that there was no point in muddling the issue, for the one nightgown and hairbrush she had brought with her would not be very helpful when she needed so many other items.

“I see your point,” Lord Charles said in reply to the Earl, “and, as your sister is away, it might be an idea to say that Miss Milton is a friend of hers whom you invited to stay at your sister’s request and who has lost her luggage on the way.”

The Earl laughed.

“Charles, you are a genius! It sounds a very plausible story and one that will convince the servants at Berkeley Square that there is nothing strange in Miss Milton arriving with us.”

Salrina said nothing, thinking it best for them to work it out between them.

When they arrived in London, having taken, in fact, five minutes more than the Earl’s last record, she was glad that she had not interfered.

When they reached Berkeley Square, since a groom had ridden ahead of them to announce the Earl’s arrival, the red carpet was ready to be rolled over the pavement outside and the butler and six footmen were waiting in the hall.

“Good evening, my Lord!” Danvers said respectfully. “I hope that your Lordship had a good journey.’’

“Passable!” the Earl replied. “I wish to speak to Mrs. Freeman.”

“Certainly, my Lord. Champagne and pâté sandwiches are in the library or perhaps the young lady would prefer tea?”

Before the Earl could reply Salrina said eagerly,

“I would love a cup of tea!”

“Tea then, Danvers,” the Earl ordered, as two footmen hurried ahead of them to open the door into the library.

It was a very attractive room, but by no means as large as the library at Fleet Hall, yet looking round the walls Salrina knew that it would be a joy beyond words to be able to browse amongst all these books.

The door opened, but it was Mr. Stevenson who came into the room.

“I am glad you are back, my Lord,” he said in a worried tone. “I have in fact despatched a groom to you this morning to remind you that His Royal Highness is expecting you and his Lordship to dinner tomorrow night and a message has come to say even if you were in the country, he still desires your presence.”

The Earl looked at Lord Charles and laughed.

“We must have been clairvoyant, Charles, in being aware that ‘Prinny’ could not do without us!”

“Of course!” Lord Charles answered.

“Send a message to His Royal Highness,” the Earl said to his secretary, “that Lord Charles and I have just returned and are looking forward to tomorrow night.

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.