Afterwards she went upstairs to her bedroom, which overlooked the lake, where an aged housekeeper and a young girl with bright eyes and rosy apple cheeks were unpacking her luggage.
“The Master says I’m to look after you, my Lady, and I hopes it’ll be to your Ladyship’s satisfaction,” the housekeeper told her.
“I am sure it will,” g*****a answered.
She bathed in water scented with the oil of roses, which also came from the still room.
She then selected a gown from her wardrobe for her wedding, although she was not certain that Just would understand her choice.
It was a very simple gown of white gauze and, because she was afraid that for a widow he would think white was unsuitable, it was embroidered round the hem with silver and there was a touch of silver at the neck.
She was wonder
