Mrs Darcy's Fine Eyes: A Pride and Prejudice Novella (A Blissful Marriage, Book 2 - Hot Mush Series) by Lory Lilian

Author:Lory Lilian [Lilian, Lory]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2019-12-26T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 6

The ride to Darcys' house was quiet. The girl sat near Elizabeth in complete silence, her legs hanging over the bench's edge. She did not even dare to look at Darcy, her eyes were turned towards the floor most of the time. Neither of them forced her to speak.

As soon as they arrived, Darcy retired to his library. He could see that his presence frightened the girl and wished to allow her time to recover.

Elizabeth called for Mrs. Talbot and Sarah and met them in the drawing-room. There, she took off the girl's bonnet and her thin coat and invited her to sit.

"Mrs. Talbot, Sarah, this is Emily. She will live with us from now on."

Both women looked at her, dumbfounded, but kept their calm.

"Welcome, Emily. How nice to have you here. I am Mrs. Talbot, the housekeeper."

The warm tone was not enough to receive more than a weak "thank you" and a quick glance.

"I am Sarah, Mrs. Darcy's maid. Nice to meet you, Emily."

"Emily is a little shy. And we are both hungry. Mrs. Talbot, Sarah, would you please bring some tea and some food for the four of us? We will have a little chat together," Elizabeth said.

The invitation was unexpected, but so were the circumstances. Sarah left for the kitchen, but Mrs. Talbot remained, puzzled at what was expected from her.

"Let us all sit here, at the table by the window,” Elizabeth offered. She helped Emily into the chair then sat herself and invited the housekeeper to join them.

"Mrs. Talbot, Emily has lived with Madame Claudette until today. We all agreed that she would be more comfortable with us. Mr. Darcy settled the matter, and we brought Emily home."

"Oh, I see," Mrs. Talbot replied, struggling to understand.

"But we will discuss more of this later. After we eat and rest."

"Emily, you will be very happy here. Mrs. Darcy is the best mistress that ever existed, and Mr. Darcy is the best master."

"Mrs. Darcy says she likes me," Emily whispered.

"Oh, I am sure she does," Mrs. Talbot replied.

Sarah returned with a generous tray, putting it on the table. Emily's eyes widened as she stared at the dishes lying before her eyes.

"Sarah, come and sit with us," Elizabeth invited her and the maid accepted reluctantly. Having tea with the mistress was something she had not considered.

"Here is your plate, my dear. You may choose whatever you like," Elizabeth addressed Emily.

The girl stared at her in disbelief.

"I can eat this food?"

"Of course! This is why we brought it. Come, let us all eat."

"You should try some meat and some cheese. And some biscuits," Sarah suggested. Being the youngest of the three, Emily appeared more at ease with her.

Slowly, without further insistence, Emily began to eat.

"Do you like it?" Sarah asked.

"Yes…"

"Would you like some tea?"

The girl shook her head and continue to eat. Shy at first, then more confident, glancing at the mistress from time to time to see any sign of disapproval.

"So, Mrs. Talbot, we need to find a room for Emily," Elizabeth said.

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