Rainbow snippet

[charlie_cochrane]

Slightly more than the standard six sentences. This is from The shade on a fine day, my Regency gay romance.

“Mr. Swann, I’m not sure how it is for you up at the big house, but for a bachelor in holy orders although out of wedlock, life can be difficult. I find myself having continually to walk a thin line. Hardly a day goes by when I don’t receive a basket of cakes, a jar of jam or a scarf. If I kept them all, it would be the height of greed.”
“So you give them away?”
“I do. Every one of them, although I’m not stupid enough to do it in this parish. And I wouldn’t have done it in this instance, had I known.” William cast a sidelong glance at his companion – a slight thawing was evident. “The only thing that stops me becoming obese or overwrapped is the reciprocal arrangement I have with Mr. Regan. He’s the curate of St Benedict’s in Harmington.”
“Is he regarded as highly eligible, too?” There was a sudden release of tension, and an unexpected hint of amusement, in Benjamin’s voice.

Comments

[p.t. wyant (from livejournal.com)]

Sweet snippet. I love the hint of amusement from Benjamin -- sounds like he's been forgiven?

[charliecochrane.livejournal.com]

I don't think he was ever 'unforgiven', not really. :)

Thanks

[chris-quinton.livejournal.com]

Another Very Nice - and Intriguing snippet! More, please.

[charliecochrane.livejournal.com]

I'll do my best, my dear.

[jaylewistaylor.livejournal.com]

Hear, hear!

[charliecochrane.livejournal.com]

Have patience, young man. xx

[jaylewistaylor.livejournal.com]

You big bully ;)

[charliecochrane.livejournal.com]

Dat's me!

[dianne hartsock (from livejournal.com)]

I like how he's hoping for Benjamin's understanding.

[charliecochrane.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Dianne. :)

[rian durant (from livejournal.com)]

Sweet snippet it is. And not only because of the jam. I'd gladly have some more, please :)

[charliecochrane.livejournal.com]

I shall try to remember for next week.

[clarelondon.livejournal.com]

"obese or overwrapped" LMAO. Lovely gentle banter :)

[charliecochrane.livejournal.com]

Thanks, my dear.