Secrets in the Snowstorm by Nelson Miranda D
Author:Nelson, Miranda D
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Once Upon a Christmas Storm
Published: 2023-11-21T00:00:00+00:00
CHAPTER 10
Evelyn played her last card with a snap, winning the trick and the round.
âAgain, Miss Wayford?â Mrs. Young laughed, setting down her remaining cards. âThatâs four times in a row sheâs beat us, Mr. Marshall.â
Gilbert looked at her with a mix of admiration and suspicion. âIndeed it is. One must wonder if our dear Evelyn has discovered a way to cheat us all blind.â
Evelyn stifled her urge to comment on his use of the word âblind.â âIt is good we are not gambling then, is it not?â Evelyn asked cheekily, gathering up her cards. It had been purely luck that was on her side, but she would enjoy the fortune while it lasted. âAnother round? Or shall we try something else? Weâve not yet played snapdragon or The Doctor.â
âOh, may we play The Doctor?â Sarah asked. She smiled timidly. âI used to play that game at home.â
âOf course,â Evelyn said. âWould you like to be the first doctor?â
Sarah blushed. âNo thank you, miss. Iâd rather not.â
âVery well.â She turned to Gilbert with a grin as she stood. âGilbert can be the first doctor, as it was his idea in the first place.â
Gilbert stood as well, looking down on her with a little smirk. âVery well, Miss Wayford. I hope nothing too serious ails you.â
They gathered the other servants together and moved chairs about to form a circle. Gilbert stood in the middle, his hands crossed behind his back. âGood evening, ladies and gentlemen. I am your doctor, Dr. Marshall.â He flung one arm out, bowing low. He straightened, look around at each of them with marked pity. âIt is my understanding that you are all gathered here today to receive remedies for your various ailments. Please pay attention.â
Evelyn could not hold back her smile at his theatrics. She had never seen him like this, and she found it rather adorable. He moved toward his valet first, who held out his wrist grudgingly. Gilbert pretended to take his pulse, tsking to himself.
âWhat seems to be the problem, good sir?â
âIâve a pain in my foot,â Barnet answered.
âAh for that, you will want to hop up and down on it twenty times, thrice daily.â Gilbert gave him a serious look, then moved on.
Clyde sat beside Barnet, his large arms folded across his chest, but Gilbert was not intimidated.
âYour wrist please, sir. I must have your pulse.â
Clyde held his wrist out and Gilbert laid two fingers lightly on it.
âA very healthy pulse sir. What is your disorder?â
âI suppose I have a headache.â
Gilbert nodded seriously. âFor a headache, I recommend a spoonful of cinnamon. Or two if it is a large headache.â
Evelyn was next and she held out her wrist obediently for Gilbert. He wrapped his warm fingers carefully around it, keeping steady eye contact with her, a smile teasing his lips. To her horror, her heart began to beat faster. As it did, Gilbertâs smile grew.
âAh, Miss Wayford, there is no need to tell me your ailment. I can deduce it all on my own.
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