Pearl's Will by Sophie Dawson

Author:Sophie Dawson [Dawson, Sophie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical Romance, women's fiction, Victorian Era, 19th Century, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Love Possibility, Frontier-Pioneer Era, Western Romance, Hearts Desire, American West, Clean & Wholesome, Christian Stories, Faith Based, Inspirational Reads, Love Inspired, Life-Changes, second chances, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Small Town & Rural Area, Lockets And Lace Series, Multi-Author Collection, Novella Length Storys, short story
Publisher: Sophie Dawson Novels
Published: 2018-02-01T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER ELEVEN

Pearl rang the doorbell of the Clary home and waited for the butler to answer. She had all the sample motifs made in the silk thread, as well as drawings of the placements and sketches of the connecting stitches she planned to use. Daisy and Mrs. Clary would be making the final decisions today. The dressmaker had brought Daisy’s measurements to the shop, leaving them with Lillian earlier in the week.

Pearl grinned remembering the look on Lillian’s face when they exited the boats at the end of the Old Mill Waterway ride. Pearl had a feeling Vernon had taken advantage of the privacy and the romantic setting and given her friend at least one kiss. Lillian’s face had been flushed, and there was a dreamy look on her face. Even knowing the inappropriateness, Pearl couldn’t help but wish that Will had done the same.

The door opened, but it wasn’t the butler standing there. “Good morning, Mrs. Ward,” Guy said. His smile and the look in his eyes caused a shiver to run up Pearl’s spine.

“Good morning, Mr. Clary. I’m to meet Mrs. and Miss Clary to discuss the wedding gown.”

“Yes, so they informed me at breakfast. Do come in. They are in Mother’s sitting room.” He pushed the screen door open allowing Pearl to enter the foyer.

“Thank you.” She walked past him.

He took her arm, slowing her progress. “Permit me to escort you, Mrs. Ward.” The emphasis he placed on her name made her uneasy. Was he inferring that he doubted her honorific?

“I’m sure I can find my way.” Pearl tried to pull her arm from his grasp without drawing his attention.

“I insist. Come.”

Pearl walked by his side as far from him as possible with his hand on her forearm. When they reached the open doorway to the sitting room, she was able to move away from him.

“Mrs. Clary, Miss Clary, it is delightful to see you again.” Pearl ignored Mr. Clary hoping he would simply leave, but he followed her into the room. “I’ve brought the motifs and designs.”

As she arranged them on the coffee table, Pearl felt his eyes on her. Daisy began exclaiming over the motifs, picking up several and handing them to her mother.

“Please sit, Mrs. Ward,” Mrs. Clary said, and asked if Pearl would like some refreshment. As she reached for a bell to call the butler she noticed her son standing near the door. “Is there something you want, Guy? I’m sure there is nothing here that interests you.”

Pearl saw his eyes flit to her then back to his mother. “Just watching my sister’s delight in planning her wedding, Mother.”

The look on Mrs. Clary’s face showed Pearl she didn’t believe his words. She looked at Pearl who concentrated on pointing out several variations possible for the bodice of the gown to Daisy.

Mrs. Clary cleared her throat. “Well, I’m sure you have more important things to do. I know your father is expecting you at the company today. He mentioned it at breakfast.”

Guy bowed slightly.

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