Duke in Training by Jane Charles

Author:Jane Charles [Charles, Jane]
Language: eng
Format: epub

When Tessa learned that Ellings was here with Claybrook, she wasn’t surprised. Mrs. MacGregor was their cousin so it would stand to reason they would be invited. It was also something she should have considered before coming here with her younger brothers while Lilith once again remained home.

Ellings’ cold reception of her in Hyde Park and accusation still stung.

Whatever gave Ellings the idea that she would do such? He’d barely given her a chance to defend herself, even though she’d done nothing wrong. She had only been teasing when she commented on him being the only bachelor duke. She also believed that he had come to know her well enough that he would understand the words were made in jest.

Except, apparently, he hadn’t, and she blamed Ellings’ suspicions on Claybrook’s influence.

It not only hurt but made her angry. Nobody had ever accused her of being manipulative or lying and she’d not have it. Except, this was not the venue in which to confront him as she had no desire for gossips to overhear. Therefore, it was best if she just avoided him the best that she could.

Thankfully, Bethany was here and the two of them could visit, which they did as they strolled to the Cricket game, but quickly lost interest and toured the gardens, coming out on the other side and to an open field where Mrs. MacGregor stood all alone. How very odd! She was the hostess and Tessa assumed that she’d be with her guests.

“Is all well, Mrs. MacGregor?” Tessa asked.

“Yes, of course.” She smiled. “I was simply seeing how the golf was going and trying to determine when they might be done.”

“Golf?” Bethany asked.

“My husband’s favorite sport. He built his own course and is now showing some of the gentlemen how to play. I do not doubt that he is hoping there will be a few that will want to return as he tires of playing the course alone or with me,” she confided.

“You?” Tessa asked.

“Yes.” Mrs. MacGregor grinned. “It is quite enjoyable, but I cannot do so when anyone else is around other than my husband.”

“Why is that?” Bethany inquired.

Mrs. MacGregor leaned in. “Because skirts get in the way so breeches must be worn,” she whispered.

“Oh, that is delightful. Perhaps I should learn to play.”

Mrs. MacGregor nearly bounced. “Would you truly like to learn? I would be delighted to teach you.”

“Yes, I would,” Tessa promised without needing to give it further thought. She loved attempting new challenges and if it involved the comfort of breeches then she was more than happy to learn.

“What of you, Bethany?” Tessa asked.

Her friend nodded with enthusiasm. “I would love to learn.”

Mrs. MacGregor nearly clapped her hands. “We shall set an appointment for when my husband will not be around and when we will have the course to ourselves.”

“I would like that very much,” Tessa answered honestly.

“What would our guests like?” Mr. MacGregor asked as he came upon them.

“Miss Theresa and Lady Bethany are going to let me teach them how to play golf so that I too will have someone to play with.

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