The Second Lady Emily (1998)
“Emily was still unconscious.
Most of the guests had departed the morning after the ball. Some had murmured about the impropriety of announcing his betrothal while adorned with the blood of one of his guests, though no one had mentioned it to his face. By now, only Charles, Emily, and their mother remained.
Lady Clifford rarely visited Emily’s bedside, which was just as well. Her few visits sent everyone’s temper soaring. She invariably started with a litany of complaints and furious admonitions..., then fell into hysterics when Emily failed to respond, bewailing the change of plans the accident had precipitated. Her main concern seemed to be that Emily would die, forcing her to avoid London until the following year. Drew was relieved when she quit coming altogether.
Charles was genuinely concerned for his sister, but he had no idea of how to help her. Fortunately, his fear and frustration kept him too preoccupied to notice how much time Drew spent at her bedside. Such devotion was beyond the duty of even the best host.MoreLess
Most of the guests had departed the morning after the ball. Some had murmured about the impropriety of announcing his betrothal while adorned with the blood of one of his guests, though no one had mentioned it to his face. By now, only Charles, Emily, and their mother remained.
Lady Clifford rarely visited Emily’s bedside, which was just as well. Her few visits sent everyone’s temper soaring. She invariably started with a litany of complaints and furious admonitions..., then fell into hysterics when Emily failed to respond, bewailing the change of plans the accident had precipitated. Her main concern seemed to be that Emily would die, forcing her to avoid London until the following year. Drew was relieved when she quit coming altogether.
Charles was genuinely concerned for his sister, but he had no idea of how to help her. Fortunately, his fear and frustration kept him too preoccupied to notice how much time Drew spent at her bedside. Such devotion was beyond the duty of even the best host.MoreLess
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