The Spurned Sister: A Regency Romance Novella by Masters Gloria

Author:Masters, Gloria [Masters, Gloria]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Red Theory Romance
Published: 2019-09-19T16:00:00+00:00

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The small private party that Mr. Grant had mentioned he would attend arrived, and Jane was having some difficulty in hiding the combination of nervousness and anticipation that filled her mind and spirit. Yes, it must be said that she did like this young gentleman a great deal. The circumstance, of course, very much suited her Aunt Pembroke that the young man who seemed to like the young lady so much was heir to an earldom. And it must be said that it did occur to Jane how much the possibility of such an alliance could help her family. But that was not her only consideration.

The party would be held at the home of a longstanding acquaintance of Mrs. Pembroke, a fellow wealthy widow called Mrs. Oliver who also lived in Mayfair. Once they had dressed and prepared themselves that evening, they made their way to Mrs. Oliver’s London home. As a Mayfair property, Mrs. Oliver’s town home was a grand one. The abode was very much like the Pembroke mansion but a touch smaller. However, the home was graciously appointed and certainly very comfortable and inviting.

When they arrived and were admitted, they were introduced by the butler into a large room where numerous people were already assembled. Their names were announced, and Mrs. Oliver came forward to greet them. She seemed very friendly and happy to meet Mrs. Pembroke’s nieces. Letitia and Jane discreetly scanned the room to see if Mr. Grant were there, but it seemed he had not yet arrived. One familiar face they did see, however, was the young Mr. Lambert. He had seen Letitia but was talking to another young lady. She was rather pretty, though no one would think she could be compared to Letitia.

After a short time had passed, Mr. Grant was admitted and announced into the room. Almost as soon as he arrived, he noticed Jane’s presence. This was unmistakable. Letitia glanced at her sister and saw that she was blushing. While he was obliged to speak to others at that moment, it was evident that he would make his way over to the admired young lady as soon as he could.

Letitia suddenly realized that Mr. Lambert was making his way in her direction.

“Hello, Miss Hayward,” he said when he reached her. “I am so pleased to see you here.”

“Hello, Mr. Lambert. Thank you. The occasion seems a very pleasant party, indeed.”

“Yes, I believe you are right,” he said. His face was taking on the pleasantly flirtatious look it had shown at the ball. Letitia noticed the young lady that he had been speaking with before coming over.

They continued to chat, and the young gentleman seemed more and more to show signs of liking Letitia very much. He seemed to have completely forgotten about the presence of the other young woman who very evidently had not forgotten him.

“May I bring you some punch, Miss Hayward?” he asked.

“Oh! Certainly, yes. Thank you,” Letitia replied.

As Matthew went on his errand, Letitia happened to look over at her sister, who was standing with William Grant.

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