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Sabrina was still an utter mess by the time she and Celeste arrived at Mr. Russell’s country manor house. She was covered in dried splatters of mud, which would have to be washed, and she was already succumbing to her sense of guilt.
Mr. Lennox had spent a small fortune on her wardrobe when he’d first engaged her as Isla’s governess, so much so that the modiste had raised a brow when she’d confirmed with her that all the gowns must also be suitable for a governess and were to be gowns that Sabrina could get into and out of without a maid’s assistance. And while the wardrobe was indeed practical, the cuts and fabrics were both fine and elegant, including the dirty red velvet riding habit she currently wore.
She slipped off Celeste as she reached the stables and asked a groom to see to
