Armiger failed to take me to the aforementioned Ball and I am still pouting about the non-adventure. Secondly, this resulted in some misbehaviour over the weekend and as a punishment Mother refused to introduce me to the latest suitor. I thought that I wouldn't care and appreciate the time to wallow in self-pity, but it seems that my curiosity had been piqued and I wanted to see what eligible bachelor had met my Mother's approval.
But no such luck.
On a more positive note I have become a dab hand in the kitchen at making truffles. They are a wonderfully rich dessert and I have been experimenting with different flavours and textures. It gives me something to do while everyone else is enjoying life and I am trapped at home. I know I'm being melodramatic, but that's the whole point.
Yet tomorrow I acquire freedom! To see the nun whose friendship I value ever so highly, brings a smile to my face. Although I shall only venture to the Coast for a few days I know that we will have much to talk about (the priest) and some beautiful songs to play on the harpsichord. Truly, I have been looking forward to this journey for weeks now! I doubt that I'll meet anyone new though... For how can a nun socialise acceptably?!
Speaking of socialising, I did accidentally bump into an old acquaintance... The Peacock gentleman must have been doing the rounds for he raised his plumage when I saw him walk through the gardens. We shared the obligatory flirtations, but nothing untoward occurred; I was, at this stage, still expecting to meet my Mother's advocate. But now that I have been excused, refused and abandoned (or at least that's how I feel) I might create some havoc... When I've returned from the Coast that is.
D. S.
Dear Duchess,
ReplyDeleteThe truffles look delicious. It's a crying shame about Armiger not taking you to the ball but maybe an emergency happened and therefore he couldn't keep his promise. So maybe that thought should have crossed your mind before you misbehaved. Which I can't believe your Mother punished you for. You're how old and she did that? I guess that's how it goes sometimes.
Have pleasant time with the nun at the coast. The sea air may do you good.
Yours in Friendship,
Misha
Dearest Misha,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your concerns; I couldn't agree more about Mother's punishment, but it seems to have worked in my favour as I'll explain in a later post. Mother was happily married by my age, so I think she believes I'm missing out and wants me betrothed sooner rather than later. Who knows, I may find The One tomorrow!
Your one and only,
Duchess of the Shire