Althea
“Lady Boskingram surprised her nephew as he made for the door. It was late in the afternoon, and he had been sleeping since his return that morning. Having cornered him, his aunt had no intention of releasing him until she knew the full story of the previous night’s adventures. As quickly as he could Tracy sketched the story for her. At the end of the narrative the Countess applauded. “Delightful outing. And what time did you return here this morning?”
Tracy yawned extensively. “I arrived at Bev...an’s in advance of the party, soon after five, to inform Althea and Bevan that all was well — Pendarly and young Ervine followed behind with Miss Laverham in a chaise. That gave me ample time for a set-to with Althea — I swear, ma’am, I have never met any woman so determined not to be happy!”
“Are you sure she knows that you are where her happiness lies?” his Aunt Peg asked shrewdly.
Tracy sobered. “I’m not sure of anything, ma’am. I know that I love her and would endeavor to make her happy.MoreLess
Tracy yawned extensively. “I arrived at Bev...an’s in advance of the party, soon after five, to inform Althea and Bevan that all was well — Pendarly and young Ervine followed behind with Miss Laverham in a chaise. That gave me ample time for a set-to with Althea — I swear, ma’am, I have never met any woman so determined not to be happy!”
“Are you sure she knows that you are where her happiness lies?” his Aunt Peg asked shrewdly.
Tracy sobered. “I’m not sure of anything, ma’am. I know that I love her and would endeavor to make her happy.MoreLess
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