βYou, sir, came the Hemlock at just the right time,β Caroline said kindly upon greeting @NathanielP_HP.
βIf youβd joined us later you might have missed such an extravagant party.β
@NathanielP_HP Caroline lifted her gaze to the gentlemanβs and delicately placed her hand in his.
βThat would make me quite happy,β she beamed. She found herself more thrilled to be dancing with him than any other this evening.
βIf weβve time later I shall introduce you to my brother.
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@NathanielP_HP A blush crept across her cheeks as she dipped her head shyly at the compliment.
βThank you, my lord.β She ran a hand down the green silk of her skirt. βDo you dance, sir?β
@NathanielP_HP βYou will grow accustomed to them,β she assured him. Caroline hardly knew the circumstances which brought him to hemlock but she would not pry into his personal life. βTheyβre rather enjoyable when you know people.
Caroline glanced at him with a smile.
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@NathanielP_HP βOh most certainly,β she encouraged. βThere are various balls throughout the season and now that it is wedding season thereβs sure to be even more.β
Caroline nodded and smiled.
βYes and now my brother-in-law.β
@NathanielP_HP βThen this will be the first of many since we are entering the marriage season.β Caroline grinned at the Marquess.
βI anticipate that the next reception here will be even more elaborate. Thomas spares no expense for those he loves.β
@MadaleneH_HP Caroline smiled sweetly when she caught sight of the wedded couple.
βI will never know how he got Cordelia,β she laughed. βGodβs grace.β Caroline only joked.
βWe wonβt have to look after him anymore.β
@NathanielP_HP βLord Parr,
I thank you for your correspondence. I would be more than happy to have tea, but might I suggest that we have tea at Norfolk House. Worry not about know how things shall be done. I can be a guiding hand.
Truly,
Caroline Howardβ
@NathanielP_HP The flowers and letter came as quite a surprise to Caroline having only met Lord Parr just the once. A smile did grace her lips, one she did not doubt her brother and sister took notice of. Soon enough she drafted her own letter in response.
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@NathanielP_HP βOf course. I will be the first to admit that I do not know much about finding a nursemaid,β she chuckled, a light and cheery sound, βbut I will ask around.β
Caroline regarded the lord with curiosity.
βHave you come from far away, sir?β
@NathanielP_HP βOf course, I understand. You will find that hemlock is not in short supply of those who would serve as a proper nursemaid. I can ask for some recommendations if you would like?β
Caroline beamed at him, always willing to offer a hand when needed.
@NathanielP_HP Soft pink spread across her cheeks, Caroline dropping her head as she smiled. Her parasol rested on her shoulder and she gave it a slight twirl.
βWe can be receptive when we need be,β she chuckled, lifting her chin up to meet his gaze.
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@NathanielP_HP A soft grin tugged at her lips as the two became acquainted.
βPray tell what did you imagine?β Caroline cocked her head to the side, face alight with curiosity.