Secret Heiress by Shelley Lillian;

Author:Shelley, Lillian;
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Open Road Media Romance
Published: 2014-06-01T01:14:44+00:00

“Yes, Mama,” said Arabella. Her mother did not miss the tone of regret in her daughter’s voice. She had better see to Mr. Tarkington. If Arabella had conceived a tendre for a schoolboy, she would have to put a stop to it; gently, but certainly. As she entered the morning room she saw an extremely handsome young man standing there.

“Mr. Tarkington?” she said.

“Yes, ma’am,” he replied, somewhat uncomfortably.

“You must forgive me for not being able to speak with you last night. I understand that you have come to see my daughter. That is very thoughtful of you, but I am sorry to say that she is unable to see you. She is feeling not quite the thing, as Reade explained to you.”

“I know, ma’am, but I was hoping—that is, I have something I wish to give to Miss Chedworth.”

“I shall be happy to accept it for you,” said Mrs. Chedworth.

Too well-bred to explain that he would rather give them to Arabella himself, Jeremy was forced to hand the flowers and note he carried to Mrs. Chedworth.

“And now, if you will excuse me, Mr. Tarkington, I must have some chocolate sent up to Arabella. It was very kind of you to call.”

There was nothing for Jeremy to do. He made his bow to Mrs. Chedworth and left without waiting to be shown to the door.

Mrs. Chedworth pondered the envelope in her hand. She could not withhold it from Arabella, because if Arabella met Mr. Tarkington again, he might refer to it. She would have to give it to her, but she would do what she could to neutralize its effect. She could see why Arabella, young and impressionable, would be charmed by such a tall, handsome young man. But he was still a schoolboy. She’d have to find out more about his family, but there was no reason to think he’d be an acceptable match. Arabella would no doubt outgrow her infatuation. Mrs. Chedworth would be happy, she thought with a sigh, when Arabella was safely married to the proper person.

Arabella had been very disappointed at not seeing Jeremy, but when her mother handed her the note and flowers from him, her disappointment vanished.

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