The People of This Parish (Part One of The People of this Parish Saga) by Thorne Nicola

Author:Thorne, Nicola [Thorne, Nicola]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 2013-02-25T16:00:00+00:00

They must have dozed, because when they awoke the sun was at a different angle, whereas when they had made love they had lain with a bright, warm beam upon their backs.

‘Oh, Ryder’ Eliza cried, sitting up. ‘What time is it?’

Ryder squinted out of the window at the sun. ‘About two o’clock.’

‘But I’ve missed the children’s lunch.’

‘What do we have nursemaids for?’

‘They might be worried about me.’

‘They won’t worry.’ He pulled her down by him again until he could lean over her once more, smothering her face with kisses.

‘Ryder, I really must go.’ She wriggled away from him and, pulling her dress towards her, slipped it over her head. ‘If someone had come in ...’

‘I knew no one would come in ...’

‘I’ve to see if Effie’s coming for dinner.’ Playfully she pushed him off her. ‘I have all kinds of things to do and you appear to have only one thing in your mind.’

‘Well ...’ Reluctantly he let her go. ‘I suppose you’re right. I’ll just finish trimming the ridge.’

He got to his feet and then helped her up. She quickly finished dressing and ran a hand through her hair. Hand in hand they went through the door and stood outside in the sun, suffused by a deep sense of well-being.

‘I would like to learn how to thatch, you know, Ryder,’ she said, gazing critically at his new ridge.

‘Are you serious, Eliza?’

‘Yes, why not? I’m still young. When we complete our family I may be able to help you in the business. The more I know, and learn, the better.’

‘You’re an amazing woman,’ he said, stealing another kiss, ‘in every way. Are you serious?’

‘Perfectly serious.’

‘But you can’t climb the roof in skirts.’

‘Why can’t I?’

‘I might want to make love to you again.’

‘Then I shall have to wear breeches,’ she said, smiling at him.

‘You’ll scandalise the neighbourhood.’

‘I think it would be more scandalous if we were seen making love on the roof!’

Lady, who had been contentedly munching grass by the roadside, suddenly looked up at them knowingly, almost as if she understood.

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