Born of Persuasion (Price of Privilege) by Jessica Dotta

Author:Jessica Dotta
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Romance, Mystery, FICTION / Christian / Historical, Historical, FICTION / Romance / Historical
ISBN: 9781414375557
Publisher: Oasis Audio
Published: 2013-01-01T06:00:00+00:00

When Nancy knocked on my chamber door, my emotions still had not settled. I’d alternately paced and sat before the hearth, trying to reason what to do next. I unlocked the door, deciding to trust her.

“Come.” I pulled her inside. “I need you.”

“Aye,” she agreed, frowning over my appearance, “that you do.”

“No, listen.” I drew her close. “I want Mr. Macy. Make me eye-catching tonight, better work than you’ve ever done—please.”

She gave a strange grimace but dusted off her hands. “Aye, I’ll do it, if that’s what thou truly wants.”

I wet my lips, surprised at my sudden resistance to my own scheme. I struggled to find words to soothe Nancy, but it was needless. She was already tearing through my wardrobe.

By the time Reynolds rapped on the door, Nancy’s face was flushed. Red curls had worked their way free and stuck out in tufts. She’d been silent, but now she wiped the back of her brow with her hand. “Well?”

I turned and considered my reflection. Despite Nancy’s position, her skills were exceptional. She’d coiled my ebony hair high, in rolls that shone with every turn of my head. Mama’s pearls felt cool against my neck. I touched them, recognizing the wisdom. Since pearls were unsuitable for young girls, by wearing them I asserted my commencement to womanhood.

I nodded approval as Reynolds knocked a second time. After opening the door, Nancy bobbed. “By your leave, miss.” Keeping a wary eye on Reynolds, she tiptoed around him and then rushed away.

“How did you manage her?” I smiled, sweeping my trailing skirt from the door. “For weeks I’ve tried to coerce her into proper behavior.”

His eyes warmed. “Managing servants is part of my occupation. Are you recovered, Miss Elliston?”

The coffee set flashed to mind, but I nodded.

“Mr. Macy shall be most pleased to hear it. He was quite anxious to learn you’d retired early. Shall I take you to the dining room?”

I extended my arm so he could accompany me as a gentleman, rather than a servant. Delight spread over his features.

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