Chapter sevenBecause Zelina was in such a hurry, she put on the first gown that the maids took from the top of one of her trunks.
Only when it was being fastened and the bonnet that matched it was brought to her at the dressing table did she realise that it was the smartest afternoon gown she possessed.
Of pink crêpe it was decorated round the hem with row upon row of lace and there was more lace on the sleeves and round the neck.
The pink ribbons that crossed over her breasts and matched the ribbons on her bonnet together with the roses on the crown made her look like the English rose that Prince Alexis had called her so often in his endearments.
For a moment she shuddered at the thought of him and considered changing the gown.
Then she knew that it was very becoming and it was far m
