Page 114 of Catching Lady Theo
Your Grace,
I have been given to understand that you would like to escort me to inspect Chandos House. I would like to suggest that we meet the day after tomorrow at ten o’clock. If that time does not agree with you, please send alternative dates for the inspection to take place that will occur within the next five days.
Yrs sincerely,
Lady Theodora Vivers
Worthington House
Berkeley Square
Mayfair
Theo read it over twice before she sealed it.
Jones returned with the first of the acceptances for luncheon tomorrow. “I’m to go back in an hour to Miss Pettigrew’s house. She’s at a fitting.”
“Thank you.” Considering the meeting was Sarah’s idea, Theo did not expect any problems. She handed him the letter for the duchess. “Please take this to Chandos House.”
“Straightaway, my lady. It’ll be nice to see a little of where we’ll be livin’.”
“Have fun then.” She shooed him away.
The first note she picked up was from Patricia.
Dear Theo,
I would be delighted to join you to discuss the timing of our weddings. I had already thought that there might be some conflicts if we did not make a plan.
Yr. friend,
P.M.
The second one from Felice merely stated that she would attend.
“Theo.” Grace entered the parlor. “You have a fitting tomorrow as soon as we finish breakfast.”
That was unexpected. “How does she work so quickly?”
“It is an illusion.” Grace smiled. “I sent her the measurements a few months in advance. She knows what you look like, and which colors and styles would suit you the best. That is for the come out gowns. I suppose she and I could be accused of being too optimistic, but then she begins work on the garments you will require after you wed. We have never had one of our sisters fail to marry.”
“But I had said that I did not care about that this Season.”
“Ah, but you see, we all know you. None better than Mary. She was certain it would be Chandos.”
Theo did not understand. “She knew I would not wed a rake.”
“She also knew he was making improvements in himself. Perhaps you should consider that when it comes to ourselves, we are not as clear-eyed as we can be for others. She saw what you could not.”
Theo had to think about that for a while. What Grace said made sense. When Theo and Mary decided to help St. Albans, they had seen what Alice had not. That he was trying very hard to give her what she wanted and needed. “I understand. Although, it is extremely disconcerting to know that I can guide others and have no notion what to do for myself.”
“We all go through it.” Grace chuckled. “Even me. If you remember, I was certain that I could not marry Matt, but you and the others convinced me that I could and showed him the way.”
Theo almost wondered what people without large families did, but she knew. At least if those people knew someone in her family. They assisted everyone they were able. One of the things she liked best about Chandos was that he helped people as well. She looked forward to being his wife. Which reminded her that she must speak with one of her sisters. “Is anyone joining us at luncheon?”
“Not that I know of, why?”
Theo did not want to hurt her feelings, but she had discovered that Grace was not good at explaining things of an intimate nature. “I wanted to speak to my sisters today.”
