This Writer’s Life

Sunday Snippet #48

Where he finally gives in... Previously on Sunday Snippets: Graeme is distracted by his wife sitting in front of him at the theatre. ~oOo~ The scraping of chairs heralded the end of the evening as everyone rose from their seats. Ever the gentleman, Stryker acted as escort, leading Miss Hewlett from the box. From his place at the rear of…

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…