Steampunk!: An Anthology Of Fantastically Rich And Strange Stories - Plot & Excerpts
Her lip curled."Are you feeling unwell, Sofia?" inquired Lady Obermann."Oh, no," said Sofia, standing and smoothing out her skirts—her favorite, a soft rose color, covering a simple dress of sprig muslin. "The air is wonderfully refreshing."Lady Obermann sniffed. "Excellent. I do so dislike illness in young people." When Sofie didn't respond, she continued. "I believe I spotted your cousin Valerian downstairs. He would no doubt like to take a turn about the park. You should accompany him rather than perch here like a gargoyle.""I should enjoy that immensely," said Sofia, perhaps a shade too brightly. She set the cake she'd been holding back down on its tiered silver platter, beside several untouched sandwiches. One of the side tables unhinged itself to stretch into a mechanized parlor maid, who began gathering up the tea things with jerky motions.Sofie turned her head so she didn't have to look at it.She knew she was the victim of fortunate circumstances: an heiress and, having recently lost her papa to an illness born of dissipation, an orphan.
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