Saved by the Scoundrel by Rose Pearson

Author:Rose Pearson
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: 0
Published: 2018-07-30T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Caroline did not see Lord Brandeis until much later that afternoon, when the Marquess had organized a short period of music, followed by cards and a few other games. This would be followed by an hour or so to prepare for dinner, by which time Caroline was sure she would be famished.

“Lady Winter, might you be prevailed upon to play us something?”

Caroline jerked in her seat, her heart suddenly hammering furiously in her chest as she looked up at Lady Fernley, who was smiling at her gently.

“Oh, my lady,” she stammered, trying desperately to find an excuse. “I am afraid that I must turn down your kind offer.”

Lady Fernley’s face fell. “Oh?”

Keeping her smile fixed, Caroline ignored the rest of the guests listening ears, choosing to, once more, go with the truth.

“You see, my lady, I confess that I never had much skill when it came to the pianoforte. I believe my mother quite despaired of me! I should not be inclined to play for you now, for it would be quite torturous and I believe you should all think the worse of me for forcing you to endure such a thing.”

Much to her relief, Lord Fernley laughed aloud at this, which brought a smile to Lady Fernley’s features.

“I quite understand,” Lady Fernley smiled, shaking her head as her husband continued to chuckle. “And that is very honest of you, I must say. Mayhap Miss Gosford, you would be so kind as to play a little more?”

Letting out a quiet breath of relief, Caroline waited as Miss Gosford – who appeared to be quite accomplished in most of the expected talents expected of her – sat down again and began to play, although this time she began to sing also. Caroline was rapt with attention, her eyes and ears fixed on the music as it filled the room. She could lose herself in this, thinking to herself quietly that she had never experienced anything quite so wonderful.

“That was truly delightful,” Lord Fernley exclaimed, as the music came to a close. “Now, where is Weston?” His eyes searched the room for his eldest son, finally coming to land on him where he sat in the corner of the room. “Ah, there you are. Do go and join your bride to be, will you? You have an excellent voice of your own and it has been some time since I have heard the two of you sing together.”

Lord Weston did not smile but did as his father asked regardless. There was no trace of happiness or delight on his face as he took his place beside his bride, who glanced up at him for a moment with worry in her expression.

Lord Fernley did not appear to notice, clapping his hands in delight. “Wonderful! Now, a good two or three pieces, I think, so that we may all enjoy your performance.”

Caroline noted how Miss Gosford nodded meekly at this, although Lord Weston did not move at all. He simply stared straight ahead,

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