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the_shrubberySo there, Kay. I'm not always evil.
Part Five. In Which Caroline Is Somewhere And Does Something (Working Title)
February 12th:
Feeling of complete rebirth continues. Was woken rather suddenly though this morning by L shouting in the corridors. First thought she was murdering H at last but unfortunately, when came downstairs, the man was very much alive. Was very surprised to see him at breakfast. Had I known before, would have asked cook to spike his muffins with belladonna. On the other hand H did not even appreciate goodness that muffins are & only munched on dry toast. Did not look to healthy now I think of it & maybe has nasty disease? Only hope I did not catch it as have quite a lot of plans for rest of month. (NB: Must have abigail return book on tea to lending library. Very fascinating topic. Also did not know there was connection to emancipation of American colonies. Must have abigail bring further books about history of Massachusetts Bay Company.)
Tried to ask L about unusual behaviour later on but L had locked herself into her room & did not want to come out. Felt not inclined to spend all day indoors so went to see G instead.
February 14th:
Was kept awake for most of the night by mysterious noise coming from attic. Could swear I heard raucous, drunken singing at one point but when I asked L about it at breakfast she said I was mistaken & wondered if I was losing my mind.
Decided to go out again as L behaving very abnormally & positively unfriendly towards me. Abigail adjusted my hair to fit under hat (NB: must ask Mrs Duckie to recommend new milliner not associated with Mrs T) and told me she had heard nightly noise too so am most definitely not going mad.
Was too early to make visits yet so instead asked abigail to accompany me to lending library. Most fascinating place. Could have taken all books at once but did not want to make abigail carry all. Settled on book about history of the colonies & novel promising to be full of pirate kidnappers. Never thought reading could be that much fun.
Upon leaving library, was greeted by most heavenly smell. Discovered cosy little bakery nearby & spontaneously treated abigail & self to apple pie. Had much fun abusing H together. Decided to spend afternoon at Charles‘ house. C not home as usual but housekeeper had just made muffins. Sat in the study all afternoon reading about Raleigh.
February 15th:
L can say what she wants, but am definitely not losing my mind & definitely heard something in the attic again. Wonder if I should move in with C. L positively rude today & abigail & I left house early again. Decided to visit Westminster Abbey as neither of us had ever seen it before. Very intriguing place. Sir Isaac‘s tomb rather impressive. (NB: must find out why exactly he is famous.)
Ran into G & her PG in the Abbey. G told me they had just left her brother at the Houses of Parliament where he wanted to observe the debate. Told G would love to observe debate but impossible now they have closed ladies‘ gallery. The PG impolitely listened in & said he could arrange for me to go. Do not believe him.
Arranged with G to meet at St Paul‘s Cathedral tomorrow.
February 16th:
Realise only now, was not even disappointed yesterday that had missed Mr D. Very weird. Maybe am losing mind after all as L suggested again this morning. Know though what I have heard & there definitely was someone singing in the attic & also heard people running up & down the stairs. Have decided to ask abigail to spend nights in my room as do not wish to be alone & also think she might prefer being further away from source of mysterious noise.
Coming back to former subject however am much concerned about state of own mind. Atmosphere in WA definitely proposal-friendly what with it being church & all but did not even once envision self signing parish registry as C--- D---.
Must rush now as am meeting G at St Paul’s in half an hour.
February 17th:
During the night, abigail & I were almost convinced singing voice was Louisa but now am sure I was mistaken. There is no reason L would go to the attic to sing & at such an ungodly hour. Also abigail explained meaning of certain phrases that were sung & am quite sure L would never sing that.
Spent most interesting morning at St Paul’s with G & unfortunately also her PG yesterday. Was reconciled to the Peculiar Guardian’s presence however when he explained all about fire of 1666. The PG then treated us to scones & tea at a nearby bakery. Really best scones have ever eaten, had sort of milk & sugar glazing.
Went to the library afterwards & got book about Newton’s theories & biography of Sir Christopher Wren.
February 18th:
Am not sure can stay at house of lui-sans-nom much longer. There definitely is something going on & L cannot convince me I am going mad.
Went over to Charles’ house early in the morning in the hope of not being found there by anybody. Wanted to finish book about Newton & pirate novel. Housekeeper very friendly & made scones just for me. Had very good morning.
Just as the innocent Athalia was discovered gagged & shackled to a bedpost in Lord Ravenbrook’s secret hunting lodge, however, someone knocked on the door and the annoying PG was announced. Told me he knew he would find me here & gave me a parcel he had brought. Opened it & found assortment of vile-looking men’s clothes. Asked him to explain the joke & he said they were for me in order to allow me to visit Parliament incognito.
Asked the PG how he thought the vile things would fit me. He said they were his & as we are same height, should fit me as well. Asked the PG if he really thought would wear such unflattering garb. He said he had seen me in the black monstrosity so his breeches definite improvement. Could not fault his logic there so decided to cut discussion short & went upstairs & changed into vile things. Think striped waistcoat flatters my face.
Cannot continue now, promised the PG would only need quarter of an hour.
Part Five. In Which Caroline Is Somewhere And Does Something (Working Title)
February 12th:
Feeling of complete rebirth continues. Was woken rather suddenly though this morning by L shouting in the corridors. First thought she was murdering H at last but unfortunately, when came downstairs, the man was very much alive. Was very surprised to see him at breakfast. Had I known before, would have asked cook to spike his muffins with belladonna. On the other hand H did not even appreciate goodness that muffins are & only munched on dry toast. Did not look to healthy now I think of it & maybe has nasty disease? Only hope I did not catch it as have quite a lot of plans for rest of month. (NB: Must have abigail return book on tea to lending library. Very fascinating topic. Also did not know there was connection to emancipation of American colonies. Must have abigail bring further books about history of Massachusetts Bay Company.)
Tried to ask L about unusual behaviour later on but L had locked herself into her room & did not want to come out. Felt not inclined to spend all day indoors so went to see G instead.
February 14th:
Was kept awake for most of the night by mysterious noise coming from attic. Could swear I heard raucous, drunken singing at one point but when I asked L about it at breakfast she said I was mistaken & wondered if I was losing my mind.
Decided to go out again as L behaving very abnormally & positively unfriendly towards me. Abigail adjusted my hair to fit under hat (NB: must ask Mrs Duckie to recommend new milliner not associated with Mrs T) and told me she had heard nightly noise too so am most definitely not going mad.
Was too early to make visits yet so instead asked abigail to accompany me to lending library. Most fascinating place. Could have taken all books at once but did not want to make abigail carry all. Settled on book about history of the colonies & novel promising to be full of pirate kidnappers. Never thought reading could be that much fun.
Upon leaving library, was greeted by most heavenly smell. Discovered cosy little bakery nearby & spontaneously treated abigail & self to apple pie. Had much fun abusing H together. Decided to spend afternoon at Charles‘ house. C not home as usual but housekeeper had just made muffins. Sat in the study all afternoon reading about Raleigh.
February 15th:
L can say what she wants, but am definitely not losing my mind & definitely heard something in the attic again. Wonder if I should move in with C. L positively rude today & abigail & I left house early again. Decided to visit Westminster Abbey as neither of us had ever seen it before. Very intriguing place. Sir Isaac‘s tomb rather impressive. (NB: must find out why exactly he is famous.)
Ran into G & her PG in the Abbey. G told me they had just left her brother at the Houses of Parliament where he wanted to observe the debate. Told G would love to observe debate but impossible now they have closed ladies‘ gallery. The PG impolitely listened in & said he could arrange for me to go. Do not believe him.
Arranged with G to meet at St Paul‘s Cathedral tomorrow.
February 16th:
Realise only now, was not even disappointed yesterday that had missed Mr D. Very weird. Maybe am losing mind after all as L suggested again this morning. Know though what I have heard & there definitely was someone singing in the attic & also heard people running up & down the stairs. Have decided to ask abigail to spend nights in my room as do not wish to be alone & also think she might prefer being further away from source of mysterious noise.
Coming back to former subject however am much concerned about state of own mind. Atmosphere in WA definitely proposal-friendly what with it being church & all but did not even once envision self signing parish registry as C--- D---.
Must rush now as am meeting G at St Paul’s in half an hour.
February 17th:
During the night, abigail & I were almost convinced singing voice was Louisa but now am sure I was mistaken. There is no reason L would go to the attic to sing & at such an ungodly hour. Also abigail explained meaning of certain phrases that were sung & am quite sure L would never sing that.
Spent most interesting morning at St Paul’s with G & unfortunately also her PG yesterday. Was reconciled to the Peculiar Guardian’s presence however when he explained all about fire of 1666. The PG then treated us to scones & tea at a nearby bakery. Really best scones have ever eaten, had sort of milk & sugar glazing.
Went to the library afterwards & got book about Newton’s theories & biography of Sir Christopher Wren.
February 18th:
Am not sure can stay at house of lui-sans-nom much longer. There definitely is something going on & L cannot convince me I am going mad.
Went over to Charles’ house early in the morning in the hope of not being found there by anybody. Wanted to finish book about Newton & pirate novel. Housekeeper very friendly & made scones just for me. Had very good morning.
Just as the innocent Athalia was discovered gagged & shackled to a bedpost in Lord Ravenbrook’s secret hunting lodge, however, someone knocked on the door and the annoying PG was announced. Told me he knew he would find me here & gave me a parcel he had brought. Opened it & found assortment of vile-looking men’s clothes. Asked him to explain the joke & he said they were for me in order to allow me to visit Parliament incognito.
Asked the PG how he thought the vile things would fit me. He said they were his & as we are same height, should fit me as well. Asked the PG if he really thought would wear such unflattering garb. He said he had seen me in the black monstrosity so his breeches definite improvement. Could not fault his logic there so decided to cut discussion short & went upstairs & changed into vile things. Think striped waistcoat flatters my face.
Cannot continue now, promised the PG would only need quarter of an hour.
