![]() A good governess does not deign to argue with her charges. “Suppose the twins complain about doing their sums. Meg glanced sideways at her friend and gave her an encouraging sort of smile.Ĭharlotte sighed. “Show me your best governess expression.” I’ve no doubt you can manage a pair of six-year old girls.” Charlotte stopped and faced Meg. “They’re only a few years younger, and the only useful thing I’ve taught them is how to ignore insults from puffed-up debutantes.” “You’ve two younger sisters,” Charlotte said. “Shouldn’t a governess have a way with children?” Persons under the age of twelve were another matter entirely. “ Perfect is a bit of a stretch.” Meg had hoped to find work as a companion to an aging dowager, fetching fans and lemonade. ![]() ![]() You’re perfect for this position.” Her friend Charlotte linked an arm through Meg’s and bustled her down the street toward a row of elegant Mayfair townhouses. Which was just as well, because heaven knew that she and her sisters couldn’t remain on their current paths-not if they wished to keep a roof over their heads and food in their bellies. Miss Margaret Lacey-Meg, to her family and friends-had the odd but unshakable feeling that the next half hour could alter the course of her life. ![]()
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