Elizabeth shook her head. "I'll wager anything you like that my father will ask questions within ten minutes."
I'll bet Liz will win. Ol' Weatherby is lots sharper than first impression might suggest!
'"Lord, wouldn't Harry love this," Jack muttered, running his hand across the soft velvet coverlet that graced the bed.'
Boy, Jack is well on his way to getting thoroughly spoiled! He's gonna turn into a fop if something doesn't interrupt these monied revels... which I imagine it will.
'Tom turned over onto his back and stared up at the neat plank ceiling above him. That he must force the issue he knew very well... Stealing her away, having her all to himself...'
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Date: 2011-01-14 04:41 pm (UTC)I'll bet Liz will win. Ol' Weatherby is lots sharper than first impression might suggest!
'"Lord, wouldn't Harry love this," Jack muttered, running his hand across the soft velvet coverlet that graced the bed.'
Boy, Jack is well on his way to getting thoroughly spoiled! He's gonna turn into a fop if something doesn't interrupt these monied revels... which I imagine it will.
'Tom turned over onto his back and stared up at the neat plank ceiling above him. That he must force the issue he knew very well... Stealing her away, having her all to himself...'
There, I knew it! Tom's a reckless as his Dad!
I'll be most interested to see how this unfolds.