Once again, Lucia’s thoughts turned to marriage.
‘I never imagined that I would be sold off in exchange for a house. I think Mrs. Pankhurst and her Suffragettes still have much work to do before we are considered anything other than men’s chattels.’
Although not entirely sympathetic to their cause, Lucia took a keen interest in the exploits of Mrs. Pankhurst and her daughters.
‘But, women getting the vote? I cannot see men allowing us such power.’
As Mary-Anne fastened the last trunk, Lucia found herself wondering more about Lord Winterton.
‘Why is he not married already? I don’t understand it. Although he is not quite as old as I had first believed – he is in the prime of his life and it is surprising he does not have a wife.’
But she knew that there were men like him, those who fav
