[Wife in Name Only by Charlotte M. Braeme (Bertha M. Clay)]@TWC D-Link bookWife in Name Only CHAPTER XXIV 6/10
They look over the beautiful beeches in the park, from which the place takes its name.
Of course you will have what is called Lady Arleigh's suite." As she spoke Mrs.Chatterton threw open the door, and Lady Arleigh saw the most magnificent rooms she had ever beheld in her life--a _boudoir_ all blue silk and white lace, a spacious sleeping-chamber daintily hung with pink satin, a dressing-room that was a marvel of elegance, and a small library, all fitted with the greatest luxury. "This is the finest suite of rooms in the house," said the housekeeper; "they are always kept for the use of the mistress of Beechgrove.
Has your ladyship brought your maid ?" "No," replied Lady Arleigh; "the fact is I have not chosen one.
The Duchess of Hazlewood promised to find one for me." The illustrious name pleased the housekeeper.
She had felt puzzled at the quiet marriage, and the sudden home-coming.
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