She gave a sigh.
“It’s going to be hard work becoming a girl after so many years.”
“Of course it is, my Lady, and we’ll help you in every way we can. Now don’t you worry, things’ll work out for the best. I’ll warn them all in the house and in the stables not to be surprised at your new appearance.”
“That is imperative,” Georgina emphasised. “I will not want his new Lordship to think we are deceiving him or even putting on an act for his benefit.”
“You leave it all to me, my Lady, just as you told me when you was little to look after your pony.”
“Did I ask you to do that, Dawson. I suppose that was when I went away with Papa to stay with friends.”
“It didn’t happen often,” Dawson admitted, “but I always knew you trusted me then and I hopes you still trust me now.”
“Of course I do,” G
