Caroline by Sue Barr

Author:Sue Barr [Barr, Sue]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Regency Romance, Published 2017, Clean & Wholesome
Published: 2017-08-08T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

Caroline handed her pelisse, gloves and reticule to Lucy who immediately took them upstairs to her room. The ride home from Kympton had given her time to think about Lord Nathan’s revealing conversation. That he was a kind man was much in evidence by the way he treated others, the exception being her.

For some reason, he insisted on antagonizing her until she lost all decorum and ranted at him like a lunatic. Yet today, when he found her in the church praying, he’d been the soul of compassion. She may have dreamed of Lord Nathan, the Rake courting her, but the idea of Mr. Kerr, the vicar of Darcy courting her gave her pause. He confused her greatly.

There was much activity in the house as the Bennets had finally arrived, along with the Gardiner’s. She’d often thought Pemberley was too large of an estate for just Darcy and his sister with one hundred and ninety rooms, but over the next few days all would be filled with guests.

She imagined Darcy’s staff would be glad for the respite that would follow once everybody left for their own establishments. She passed by the drawing room and heard her name called out.

“Caroline. Come and join us for tea.”

She looked into the room and saw Jane, Elizabeth and Georgiana grouped together near the fireplace, a tea service and small sandwiches set before them. Her stomach rumbled and she realized she’d not eaten since breaking her fast that morning and supper would not be until much later in the evening. Mrs. Reynolds informed her she would be setting out a buffet as more guests were expected to arrive and they could eat at their leisure.

She joined the ladies and after securing two small sandwiches and a cup of tea, settled in and listened as the three of them discussed wedding plans. Instantly, she was reminded of Lord Nathan’s censure of her not knowing Darcy’s likes and dislikes.

“I understand dove grey is one of the colors being featured in your wedding decorations.”

“Yes, it is.” Elizabeth tilted her head and gave her a curious look. “How did you come by that knowledge? We are attempting to keep this secret even from Darcy.”

“My source shall remain nameless. I wouldn’t want them to get into any trouble. I never knew he liked dove grey.”

“It’s one of his favorites,” Georgiana enthused. “His valet is forever complaining how foggy his wardrobe looks.” She giggled. “He has to force him to intersperse other colors into his waistcoats and overcoats. Fitz draws the line at pastels. Refuses to wear anything resembling a flower.”

“Charles has an affinity for blue,” Jane stated softly.

“Yes, he does.” Caroline affirmed. She knew there was one thing she could share with her soon-to-be-sister that would make her very happy. “That affinity became stronger after he met you. He professed God himself placed the blue from heaven in your eyes.”

Jane blushed and bowed her head. She exhibited such a soft, gentle soul and Caroline now understood why her brother loved her deeply.

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