A Place of Storms
“'I'm sorry if I have caused you any trouble.'But Madame's face was wreathed in smiles. For the bride of Monseigneur, no effort could be grudged, she assured Andrea, and her twinkling eyes suggested that Mademoiselle was wise to sleep while she could…In spite of her utter disinclination to face the day ahead of her, Andrea could not help enjoying the coffee and warm rolls, and it was a relief not to have to consume them downstairs under Blaise Levallier's caustic gaze. She bit her lip. She inten...ded to keep out of his way today, even if it meant spending all her time in her room.'Mademoiselle wishes me to run her bath?' Madame Bresson had solicitously returned. 'There is not a great deal of time.''Before what?' Andrea replaced her cup on the tray.Madame looked at her as if she had lost her wits. 'Before it is time to set out for Clermont-Ferrand. Monseigneur is waiting to take you shopping.'For a moment Andrea sat motionless, then she pushed the tray away. 'I've had enough to eat, thank you,' she said curtly.MoreLess
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