Sweet Medicine by Barbara Sheridan

Author:Barbara Sheridan [Sheridan, Barbara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2012-03-14T00:00:00+00:00

Trevor found the short stay in Boston to be much more agreeable than his sojourn in the Indian Territory. At least in Boston there was indoor plumbing, electricity, and telephones as well first class hotels and fine restaurants at his disposable. He sent Lucy and her aunt on a shopping spree while he accompanied her uncle to his hospital.

“You will turn heads at the play this evening,” Lucy's Aunt, Emmeline, said as Lucy turned around in the apricot chiffon gown. “That gown is exquisite.”

“And expensive.” Lucy sighed and sat on one of the small settees in the large dressing room. “I can borrow something from you or Moira for tonight. Don't you think it's wrong for Trevor to be doing this? He wants to take me to a place that is even more exclusive than Worth’s in Paris.”

Lucy's aunt smiled. “Pat bought me a gown from Worth for our twenty-fifth anniversary after he gave that speech in Scotland. You'll feel like a princess, or should I say, viscountess.”

Lucy plucked at a piece of lace trimming on her gown, heedless of the look the saleswoman gave her. She stood. “I don't think I'll take any of these. I'm sorry for wasting your time.”

She avoided her aunt's questions as she changed back into her simple grey suit, her mind awash with conflicting thoughts. It felt wonderful to be pampered and treated to the best of everything, but it still made her feel so—all-overish stet. And she couldn't help but wonder if her sister might be right about some things. Star was a good judge of character, and while Lucy knew that he wasn't the bluebeard she insinuated he was, something Star said rang true.

“I'm not saying he doesn't have feelings for you, but please, please be careful. Don't let him make you something you're not.”

Lucy felt her temperature rise when Trevor's eyes swept over her as she descended the curving staircase at their hotel. “Did Aunt Emme and Uncle Pat arrive yet?”

Trevor tucked Lucy's arm in his after placing a gentle kiss in the palm of her gloved hand. “They're waiting outside in their carriage. It's a beautiful night and you're the most beautiful thing about it.”

Lucy blushed. “Thank you. I borrowed this dress from my cousin, in case you're

wondering.”

“Oh. Did you find nothing at the store that suited you?”

“There were a lot of pretty things, but it seemed too extravagant for one night.”

Trevor started across the spacious lobby. “You could wear it when we dine at the Captain's table aboard the ship.”

“I regret that my clothes aren't good enough.”

Trevor stopped in his tracks. Where had that come from? He stroked Lucy's cheek,

troubled by the pain he saw reflected in her eyes. “What's the matter, my love?”

Tears brimmed in the corner of Lucy's eyes. “I don't know,” she said, unable to put her convoluted feelings into words. She pulled her arm away from Trevor's. “I can't go to the play.

I'm sorry. You go. Give my apologies to Aunt Emme and Uncle Pat.”

“Lucy—” Trevor stared as she hurried towards the elevator.

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