Three Original Ladies 02 - Lord Trowbridge’s Angel - Plot & Excerpts
Of course, she would love to be hostess. Dashing off a note to that effect, she gave it to Sally to give to the footman for delivery. What an admirable way for Shrewsbury to find out where her interests lay. The rehearsal for the musicale went well. Much of the movement was the cello and violin’s dissonant foil for the lovely melody of Bella’s piano. Timing was all-important, especially as they did not have a conductor. Fortunately, Joseph had brought his metronome. After luncheon, during which Fanny held Alexa on her lap and Sophie made a ridiculous fuss over the child, she left in the carriage for Elise’s townhouse, Shearings. Herbert admitted her, telling her Elise was in the nursery. Sophie’s niece greeted her with unbounded joy. “Sooophieee. Emma’s Sooophiee.” Scooping up the two-year-old, Sophie covered her with kisses. Elise greeted her. “Oh Sophie, how wonderful to see you! I am as excited as Emma. I’m afraid Alistair is doing lessons with his tutor in the schoolroom.”
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