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Post by Georgiana on Jan 25, 2008 8:28:00 GMT -5
*Georgiana sauntered into the estate and dropped her bags loudly onto the floor.*
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Post by Héloïse de Chagny on Jan 25, 2008 8:35:10 GMT -5
*A maid ushered the young woman into a parlour where her mother sat, regal and composed in a demure grey silk day gown suited to her age and position.*
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Post by Georgiana on Jan 25, 2008 8:37:21 GMT -5
*Georgiana looked shocked.*
"Ah, hello Mother."
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Post by Héloïse de Chagny on Jan 25, 2008 8:44:01 GMT -5
"Georgiana."
*She sipped at coffee served in a dainty china demitasse.*
"And where have YOU been? Is it safe to assume that you have descended into unlimited depravity like your brothers?"
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Post by Georgiana on Jan 25, 2008 8:47:05 GMT -5
*Georgiana's eyes widened.*
"Oh, mother never! When I arrived from England I could not understand the change in my brothers."
*Her eyes filled with tears.*
"The servants told me I would no longer be safe here. I have been staying with a Mrs Elizabeta and her husband. They have been very kind."
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Post by Héloïse de Chagny on Jan 25, 2008 8:49:38 GMT -5
"Elizabeta? I know nothing of those people or their connections. Really, Georgiana, have some pride."
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Post by Georgiana on Jan 25, 2008 8:56:24 GMT -5
"Forgive me Mother, I did not know where else to go."
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Post by Héloïse de Chagny on Jan 25, 2008 9:10:00 GMT -5
"Well," *she said, pursing her lips.* "From now on I will be here to make certain that this family conducts itself as it ought. Starting today I will begin searching for a suitable young lady to be a companion to you and keep you out of trouble."
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Post by Georgiana on Jan 25, 2008 10:46:07 GMT -5
*Georgiana smiled sweetly, though her teeth were gritted.*
"Thank you Mother."
*She curtsied and left the room.*
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Post by Héloïse de Chagny on Jan 25, 2008 10:48:44 GMT -5
*Héloïse finished her coffee and went on to send out letters of inquiry immediately, while discreetly posting several maids about the house to keep an eye on her daughter's activity.*
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