“Thank you. I am as well. By the way, my mother was very pleased to receive your invitation to visit in August.”
“Good. I’m happy your parents accepted. I’m sure Fletcher will want some male company after a house full of ladies for two months.”
“I believe my brother, Easton, may also attend, although his plans are not yet solidified.”
“That will be no problem, as there are plenty of bedchambers from what I understand.”
“Lady Kathryn, I’m so happy you’re coming with us,” Grace said, stepping up and squeezing her hand.
Kathryn nodded. “I am as well. It will be good to breathe in the fresh air for a change.”
“My thoughts exactly,” Grace said as Fletcher handed the ladies up into the carriage and a footman loaded Lady Kathryn’s luggage on the back.
“This is so exciting,” Mia said, sitting next to Audrey. “I can hardly wait to see what Dandridge Manor looks like.”
“Dearest, you must not get your hopes up. Remember, the manor has been empty for many years,” Audrey said.
“Surely it cannot be too bad with some staff living there, can it?”
“That I don’t know, so we’ll have to wait and see.”
With everyone safely inside the carriage, the coachman flicked the reins to get the horses moving. It was time for a new adventure.