Emily has agreed to marry me.” Leaving his cousins to stare openmouthed, Barnaby whisked Emily away and went in search of Cornelia. Contrary to what she had said, Cornelia had not retired to take a nap. She was seated in a cozy room that overlooked a small garden, sipping tea and pretending to read from the novel she had brought with her from The Birches. The instant the door opened and Barnaby, with Emily in tow, strode into the room, she dropped the book and looked up expectantly. Grinning, Barnaby brought Emily to his side and said, “It was a near thing, but she said yes.” Joy blazed across her great-aunt’s face and stilled some of the turmoil in Emily’s breast. Her hazel eyes bright with tears, Cornelia cried, “Oh, my dears! I cannot tell you how delighted I am.” Emily left Barnaby’s side and sat down beside her. She searched Cornelia’s face. “You are truly happy about this? And we have your blessing?” Cornelia patted her on the cheek. “Indeed, I am and, of course, you have my blessing.”
What do You think about Rapture Becomes Her (2011)?
