Chapter 27: Ladies supporting women in Critic Arley
Lydia went through the three clothes the dressmaker delivered one by one she sat with a sigh her back aching from trying all three on to find out Ms Janet got everyone right and there was no need for any adjustment
"The dresses are beautiful and it was rapidly delivered, I’m content" her voice drifted into the silence as she sat gingerly in her now different gown.
"Thank you Lady Theodore" Ms. Janet expressed her gratitude for the acknowledgement from the lady of the city.
Lydia resisted the urge to roll her eyes before saying "If you ever wish to call me by my name do not hesitate"
Ms Janet didn’t get a chance to reply as the door was stretched open by an attention-seeking face ’Hound’ who came in with a tray that Lydia viewed as old and itch-inducing, the tray carrying a single cup filled with water as his next words confirmed.
"Lord Theodore said to bring water to his thirsty wife"
"I’m the Lady of the house" she pointed out
She thought she saw his lips twitch before he bowed slightly to apologize "Accept my sincerest apologies I was simply relaying a message sent"
She narrowed her eyes, she questioned why the water was just one and none had been brought for the guest, he didn’t have an answer to that making her wonder how much work she really had to do here, she then nodded for him to excuse them and he did, his expansive shoulders leaving a small space between the edge of the door.
"There is something I wish for you to secretly make for me" Lydia continued as she was sure they were alone
"Anything Lady Theodore" Ms Janet had a smile on as she said this