The Little Angel by Rosie Goodwin

Author:Rosie Goodwin [Rosie Goodwin]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781785762345
Publisher: Zaffre
Published: 2017-11-02T04:00:00+00:00

Maggie was waiting for her when she got home but there was no sign of Ruby.

‘She went out with a gentleman who called for her,’ Maggie informed her. ‘And it wasn’t Mr Smethwick.’

Miss Fox appeared from the direction of the kitchen then and noting Kitty’s glowing face she asked, ‘How did the photographing go? Did you get to model some nice clothes?’

Kitty had a feeling that Miss Fox strongly disapproved of Richard so she answered hastily, ‘It was just like a practice session today. Another one and Richard thinks that I’ll be ready to start modelling properly.’

‘Hmm, well, I still think that Maggie should come with you,’ Miss Fox said grumpily then marched on as Kitty grabbed Maggie by the hand and hauled her upstairs.

‘Richard kissed me today … properly!’ she told the girl and Maggie looked anxious.

‘I still think he’s too old for you.’

‘Oh, Maggie,’ Kitty giggled. ‘You sound just like Miss Fox. Surely I’m allowed to enjoy myself? We both are, and it would do you the world of good to get out and about too.’ She glanced at her friend then went on more soberly, ‘I know you’ve been through a lot, but in a funny sort of way both you and I had rather sheltered upbringings back at home. Sunday was like a mother hen, never allowing me out on my own and Mrs Dawes was very strict with you too. We deserve a little freedom now – we’re both young women with minds of our own, after all. And anyway, for all Sunday’s concern about my welfare, she soon forgot about me when I moved here, didn’t she?’ Kitty couldn’t keep the note of bitterness from her voice and Maggie patted her arm.

‘I’m sure she’ll get in touch eventually. She always adored you, everyone knew that. She’s probably just been very busy or perhaps she wants to give you time to settle in here without being seen to be interfering?’

‘Well, she can please herself,’ Kitty answered, disgruntled. The happy mood seemed to have flown now and suddenly she was dog-tired. ‘I think I’ll have a little nap. Do you mind, Maggie?’

‘Not at all.’ The other girl headed for the door. ‘I’ll go and see if there’s anything I can help Cook with in the kitchen.’

Once she was alone Kitty’s fingers rose to stroke her lips as she remembered how ardently Richard had kissed her. They felt almost bruised, not that she minded, and suddenly she could hardly wait to see him again. Crossing to the bed, she lay down and got comfortable, and soon she was fast asleep dreaming of Richard with a smile on her face.

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