"Victoria has a surprise meeting"
I poured tea for myself and Aunt Helen. Sipping the tea, I thought about what I would do until I was ready to leave for Ipswich. “I think...” I began slowly, “I will go to the secluded garden for a...
"Victoria is disturbed from her sleep"
As I lay, warm and comfortable, I considered how lucky I was to have an 'Aunt' like Lady Helen. She and my parents must have been very close, and I wondered what had happened, and how long ago, that had...
"Victoria has a heart to heart witrh her Aunt"
I looked at the vicar again, then back at Aunt Helen. "Please," I said, "Do not hurry on my account." "No, I think we are just about finished. Is there anything else, Reverend?" "I don't think so," he replied, "Just...
"Victoria has an unpleasant experience"
I sat quietly for a moment, allowing this latest news to sink in. After a few minutes Philomena placed her hand on my arm. "If you are to help us here," she began, "you must understand that all these men...
"Victoria has an unwelcome encounter"
"Oh Lord, Reverend Wallace!" I exclaimed. "I am sorry, I didn't see you there. You quite alarmed me!" "I am so sorry, Victoria. I saw that you were engrossed in something as you danced along the grass. I should have...
"Victoria finally comes of age"
I pushed carefully and the door moved a few inches, silently, so I took a deep breath and peered around the edge, hoping that they would not see me. Melissa was seated alongside the big table that had served as...
"Victoria discovers some new feelings"
I stood still, trembling with nerves, wearing just a chemise and stockings as Bethany held my chin up with her fingertips and waited, silently. For what, I had no clue. I was afraid, and yet I had no idea what...
"Victoria opens the door to an unexpected visitor"
I didn't reply to the knocking on the door. If it was Bethany, I couldn't face her. The knock was repeated, more firmly this time. "Victoria! Is something wrong?" "Aunt Helen!" I exclaimed loudly and jumped to my feet. I...
"Victoria is left to her own devices before a dinner party and an unfortunate mishap"
True to her word, Aunt Helen allowed me to be alone for the rest of the afternoon. She had said that dinner would be served at six-thirty prompt, in the dining room but until then I was free to do...
"Victoria settles into her new home"
The maid led me up the broad staircase and along an ornate, timber panelled landing until we reached a large oak door with a very heavy looking black iron handle. She opened the door and stood back to allow me...