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Felicia’s mind was a ind She ju the e first and tore it open to display sohtdress, and a lovely pale blue silk and lace dressing gown

He had thought of everything, but the notion of hiarments made her heat up from her toes to the top of her head

So had a delicious hot bath, she stood before theher black hair into velvet waves She was already wearing the black velvet riding ensemble he had chosen for her over the white lace shirt beneath, and she placed theblack velvet top hat with its white sheer band onto her head It was perfect She took it off and left it ready on the bed, turned, gave herself another glance in the mirror, and found she ell pleased with the picture she presented

Excited, she went forward to see Scott and hopefully … she realized that the thought was ‘hopefully’ Glen Ashton

It felt wonderful to be clean and in such a lovely enseet the shopkeeper to open so early to accommodate him

In high spirits she made her way to Scott’s room and knocked on the door When he didn’t answer, she opened it a crack and was surprised to find it swathed in darkness She had simply assumed he would be awake by now

Worried, she tiptoed towards his bed, bent over, and put her pal with relief that he felt cool to the touch, she put a finger to his shoulder and dropped a kiss on his cheek

“Goodchair in the darkness

She gasped even as her hand flew to her heart; she had not seen him there “Oh my faith You nearly scared me to death”

“I had hoped not to do that” He grinned while speaking softly

“When did you get back from town?”

He ht into the rooo, and ht that ensemble would suit you”

“Oh, yes, and thank you You are as you have been from the start, more than kind, but tell me, sir, however did you know my size?”

“I have a good eye,” he said quietly

“Hallo!” Scott said froainst the pillows “What the deuce are you two going on about?” He rubbed his eyes with the knuckles of one hand