Perversion (Asylum for the Mechanically Insane Book 3) by Sahara Kelly

Author:Sahara Kelly [Kelly, Sahara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: SK Private Label Publications
Published: 2014-06-30T16:00:00+00:00

“No, no, I told you earlier. The baby blue ribbon, not the sky blue. What is the matter with you?”

Louise Onslow put her hands on her hips and stared at Daisy, while the other twin looked shamefaced and kept her gaze lowered.

“Nothing, Mrs. Onslow, honest.” Daisy’s lip trembled.

“Don’t you lie to me, girl. You and your sister have been tittuping around here all week like you’ve got ants in your knickers. What on earth is going on?”

“Not a thing, Mrs. Onslow. It’s just getting into winter and we’re hoping to spend a bit more time with our friend from London. She’s ever so nice and it’s been lovely having her with us. We hopes that mebbe she can stay through Christmas.”

“Well that’s nothing to get all hot and bothered about.” Mrs. Onslow snorted and turned back to her counter. “We’re in the millinery business not the have-a-good-time business. So get on with it.”

Maisie glanced at her sister and winked. Daisy winked back.

The bell tinkled as the door opened to admit a customer, and there were two matching gasps and exclamations as the girls recognized Mary O’Malley.

“Good afternoon, Ma’am. How may we help you?”

Mrs. Onslow was all smiles, and Mary smiled back. “I’m told you make the best hats south of London, so I thought I’d better come and see for myself. Especially since you have two such enchanting assistants.” She removed her bonnet and let the sunlight catch her flaming red hair. “Girls, may I have a quick hug? I don’t want to disturb your work, but I couldn’t not visit this lovely establishment.”

“Goodness, well I suppose just for a moment.” The voice was not encouraging, but not discouraging either.

Mary knew the woman had already priced both the bonnet and modest gown Mary wore, and had her pigeonholed as a client with a few pounds to spare. She smiled as she opened her arms to the twins and gave them a quick hug.

“All set for tomorrow night,” she whispered into Daisy’s ear, quickly moving back from their embrace and tucking a lock of hair back beneath Maisie’s cap. “Thank you…Mrs. Onslow, isn’t it? I do love your shop.”

“And how are you finding Little Harbury, Madam?”

“Quite delightful. I was lucky enough to secure a charming room at the Arms and the girls are quite close to me. It’s an excellent arrangement and I am very much enjoying both the country and their company.”

“It’s been quite chilly and rainy of late, though. Such a pity. You should see it in the spring. Quite a sight, I must say.”

“It must be indeed.” Mary moved to a display of bonnets. “You know, I would rather fancy a wool bonnet to keep the winter cold away.” She turned to the older woman. “What would you suggest?”

“Hmm.” There was a moment’s silence as the mistress of millinery assessed her customer. “With your wonderful hair, it has to be a forest green. And I’d encourage you to think silver ribbons…so delightfully wintry against the lush wool. A daring combination but I know on you it will look magnificent.

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