Katherine sang to her pet the following morning. It was a beautiful day and she felt wonderful. Wisps of clouds brushed across the cerulean sky. In the garden the apricot tree espaliered against the brick wall drooped, weighted with fruit. Soon she must pick it and help Cook to preserve it for the winter. Gabriel left off nibbling at the weeds among the annuals and waddled close to where Katherine sat at the edge of her flower bed. Across the river Katherine could see masses of goldenrod and harebells, meadowsweet, and tall spikes of purple loosestrife. She thought nature’s garden superior to her own efforts. But, then, she had Gabriel to assist in her work, which was definitely a mixed blessing. She permitted the goose to place his head on her lap, a rare sign of affection. He settled down and Katherine continued to gaze at the scene across the river while her thoughts took her elsewhere. Several days had passed since the dinner at Fairfax Hall. Her father had resumed his Visits, although somewhat curtailed in length.
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