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Sunday Snippet #47

Where his wife holds his attention... If you have not read the previous Sunday Snippets, I recommend doing so first. You can find them here. Previously on Sunday Snippets: Graeme and Delaney attend the theatre with his friends (unbeknownst to them) and Delaney is saved from a public spectacle with the aid from her new friend Miss Prudence Hewlett. ~oOo~…

Sunday Snippet #46

Where she makes an admission... If you have not read the previous Sunday Snippets, I recommend doing so first. You can find them here. Previously on Sunday Snippets: Delaney's new friend and social rescuer attached a borrowed fichu to Delaney's altered gown. ~oOo~ "I don't know how I can thank you for this, Miss Hewlett," Delaney said as the other…

Sunday Snippet #45

Where a solution is had... Previously on Sunday Snippets: Delaney, having burst into tears over the events of the evening, is comforted by her new friend, Miss Prudence Hewlett.  ~oOo~ "Well," Miss Hewlett said getting to her feet, "sitting here in tears isn't going to solve anything. Now, let's have a look at you." She pulled Delaney to her feet…

Sunday Snippet #44

Where she makes a friend... Previously on Sunday Snippets: Overwhelmed by the events of the evening, Delaney bursts into tears.  ~oOo~ "Oh, please don't cry, Your Grace!" Miss Hewlett began fluttering her hands and patting her skirt and sleeves before tugging a handkerchief from her reticule. "I'm a sympathetic crier, see, and if you start crying, then I will start…

Sunday Snippet #43

Where she is overwhelmed... Previously on Sunday Snippets: Delaney is bustled out of the box and into a retiring room where Miss Prudence Hewlett takes charge. ~oOo~ "Do with me?" Delaney asked, eyes narrowing at the taller woman. "Well, yes," Miss Hewlett said, her face turning a bright shade of red as she waved her hand in front of her own…