We’ll make a list of the words you struggle with as you go. “And in any case,” she pulled a comically stern face. Xxnx His sheer size was already terrifying. Father has too generous a nature, and I do not like to take advantage of it. Come, the clock has not yet chimed three. I shall have to be careful extending such latitude to you in future.”
“I’m filled with contrition, sir” said Rose solemnly. Startled, Rose looked up from her work. “But where he offers only with gemstones and frippery, you offer your own self, a greater treasure by far.”
There was a brief silence as Rose’s words failed her. “I can’t really read,” she admitted. “I promise I won’t be angry. Rose tossed and turned on the four-poster bed. Be careful what you do with the quill once it has ink in it.
