The cheerful, talkative red-coated officers surrounded the buffet table as they filled their plates. Luke glanced around the room, hoping to find Brigitta and have a word, but she was nowhere in sight. The colonel raised his hand in greeting. “Good morning, my lord.” “Good morning, colonel. I expect you slept well.” “Indeed, it is the best sleep I’ve had in some time.” In between bites the colonel said, “I see the baroness has yet to come down. I do hope our presence hasn’t been too much of a burden on her.” “I’m sure that is not the case.” Luke stood and called for Letta. “Have you seen the baroness this morning?” “Nay, my lord, she has yet to call for me.” “Please go along and fetch her.” Letta curtseyed and shuffled away. Luke returned to the colonel and resumed his seat. Jarvis was in the library, busily preparing invitations to local young ladies for an afternoon dance. The day appeared to be looking up. ****Brigitta’s stomach growled as she paced her bedroom.
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