Chapter FourThe Duc was right, his housekeeper produced riding clothes for both Lencia and Alice.
They dressed themselves quickly at seven o’clock in the morning.
The housekeeper had even been clever enough to provide boots that actually fitted them.
As the clothes were very French, Lencia had a happy feeling that they were both looking their best for their ride.
She was just leaving her bedroom when she remembered she had not made up her face and then hurried back to do so.
“You look very pretty when your face is painted,” Alice said, “and it certainly does make you look older.”
“I hope so,” Lencia said, “and don’t forget that I am many years older than you are.”
Alice laughed.
“I will not forget and if they ask me, I will say that you are like a very strict Governess.”
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