Chapter Six
“Speaking of foreign adventures,” Ellen said, “my husband’s aunt has just returned to England. She has been living in America for the past twenty years or so.”
“Really? What made her come back?” Lydia asked.
“Her husband passed away. She said he died while they were negotiating with some natives. They tried to help him, but in the end, there was nothing they could do. She then had to return—a thousand miles—to Boston all by herself! Could you imagine traveling across an unknown, untamed country alone?” Ellen asked. She tried to keep the jealousy from her voice, but she had a feeling some of it creeped through.
“No! Absolutely not,” the duchess said, shaking her head so vigorously her cheeks and chin wobbled.
“I would be terrified,” Lydia agreed.
“It sounds fascinating!” D
