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bennet_beauty

[For Norrington]

Feb 16, 2011 19:57

Every other day, Jane devoted hours of her time to the boarding house. It was a task that she took small indulgences in, for it was still Stuart's project. Now, simply, Carwood aided her and they kept the home in good condition. She knew that there were new arrivals and she did wish to meet them, arriving with fresh laundry for those that lived ( Read more... )

james norrington

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royal_commodore February 17 2011, 01:09:52 UTC

Norrington was vaguely familiar with the lady of the house, having met her husband upon his own arrival, but he'd never really had a chance to speak with her or thank her for her hospitality. He opened the door and, seeing her with laundry, moved to help her with it.

"I'll get that, Mrs. Lipton. No need for you to tax yourself on my account, I assure you."

bennet_beauty February 17 2011, 01:37:50 UTC

"Oh! It is no trouble, really," Jane insisted. She was balancing it upon her hip, her clothes adding an extra layer upon which she could place the object. "I merely came by to properly introduce myself," she spoke, setting the basket down in order to properly execute a curtsy. "I am only sorry I did not make it sooner!"

royal_commodore February 17 2011, 01:51:38 UTC

"Quite all right," Norrington assured her. "I imagine, being the lady of the house, you have many more concerns aside from a bachelor who lets a room from you. Let used loosely, of course, given the lack of currency around here."

Mrs. Lipton made him less nervous than some women, perhaps because she was married and seemed to have the propriety he was used to. She didn't dress in the brief things Miss Burke or Miss Valentine did and she certainly didn't have their speech.

"Is there anything I could offer you in exchange for the room?"

bennet_beauty February 18 2011, 01:45:55 UTC

"Oh! Please, no!" Jane hurried to insist, her eyes wide and stricken with something like horror at the suggestion. "You must not give me anything for the room. I should be struck with ill manners if you were to do so. My previous husband built this home and I keep it for him in his honour. I would never sully such a thing with payment. Please, please, only enjoy the room."

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