The Enchanted Land by Jude Deveraux

Author:Jude Deveraux
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub, azw3
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 1978-04-14T14:00:00+00:00

The following weeks were almost a fairy tale. Theron was a pleasant companion and a wonderful observer of people. Together, they laughed at the posturings of the nouveaux riches. Theron’s impeccable taste enhanced Morgan’s beauty. Soon she was a celebrity in San Francisco. Heads turned toward them wherever they went. There were constant invitations.

Men encouraged their wives to hire Theron to help them spend their wealth. Many times Theron had to rescue Morgan from the grasp of a too-ardent husband.

Jessy sent Morgan an invitation to lunch with her at a fashionable new tea shop. It was one of the few times Morgan had ever been anywhere in San Francisco without Theron.

Jessy and Morgan hugged one another, glad to be together again. Morgan noticed that Jessy’s cheap taffeta dress was frayed and stained, but the happiness in her eyes overshadowed any money problems.

“He’s been havin’ some bad luck in the gold fields lately. Made too many bad investments.”

“But you are happy, Jessy? That’s what matters.”

“Oh, sure. Me and Tom still get along swell. I got me a new lover on the side, too. Now don’t look so shocked, Morgan. I’m not like you. I never could love one man at a time. Tell me about you. I was upset when those two girls told me what kind of man Madame Nicole sold you to. Maybe you got a lover by now too?”

Morgan laughed. “Jessy, I need you around all the time. Sometimes my mind gets lost for days in Louis XIV furniture and French enamels. You always seem to know just what you want.”

“I do know that furniture, no matter how pretty it may be, is no replacement for a man. Now answer my question—you got a lover yet?”

Morgan was serious. “There’s only been one man in my life and that’s all I want. No one will ever replace Seth. Jessy, don’t look at me like I’m crazy. I am happy, as happy as I can be without Seth. Theron and I are friends. He is good to me and I enjoy decorating.”

“You’re right, I do think you’re crazy. But as long as you’re happy, that’s all that counts. I need to go, or Tommy’ll decide I’ve left him and throw my things out. You know, I couldn’t tell him I was meetin’ you. If he ever found out I knew the famous gorgeous Morgan, he’d nag me to my grave to get to meet you.” They parted laughing.

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