Postby Jon Snow » Tue Jan 05, 2016 11:29 am
Part 2 -
Eventually, the day arrived.
Arthur stood outside the Harthway family home, and knocked on the door.
It was opened by a beautiful young woman, who he assumed must be Eliza.
He bowed and kissed her hand. "You must be Miss Eliza. You look every bit as ravishing as they told me."
The girl giggled. "Oh, you charmer you. My father wants to tell you about your task. I'm sure you'll see me when I get back..."
This comment, along with the seductive gaze Eliza fixed on him, surprised Arthur in its suggestiveness.
Nevertheless, he went through to the study to meet with Lord Harthway.
The middle-aged man who was balding but still had a fair amount of hair shook his hand.
"It is a pleasure to meet you at last, young man. Now, I hope you're prepared for the task ahead. Those three girls can be quite a handful sometimes."
Arthur waved a hand dismissively.
"They're just little girls, my Lord. I'm sure I can cope."
The man's eyes twinkled. "I'm sure you can. The girls are in the master bedroom, up at the top of the stairs." He stood up. "Until I return, then."
Arthur nodded. "Have a good time, my Lord."
When he heard the carriage rolling away from the house, he started up the stairs.
He heard giggling voices in the room he had been pointed to and knocked.
The voices ceased and there was the sound of something heavy being dragged along the ground.
Then the door opened.