The Happy Life of a Duchess

In her letter, Mrs. Sessman said a very good thing in a tone of great joy.

Previously, she had mentioned in a letter that her son, Mr. Sethman, had found a playmate for his daughter Clara of a similar age, although she had some doubts about the fundamental purpose of his behavior—she also I also believe that the father's company is very necessary for children, especially for Clara, a little girl who has suffered tremendous psychological pressure because of the loss of her mother. Her father can stay by her side and accompany her to grow up. .

Mrs. Sessman, like some people including Adele, believes that Mr. Sessman can not find a playmate for his daughter so that he can completely ignore his business trips and escape the pain and loneliness of losing his wife , he must accompany Clara and give her enough care.

But the gratifying thing is that this little girl Heidi, who was recommended by a female governess and has gone through several routes, is really very important to Clara, who has been locked up in her Frankfurt home and is unable to move. , also brought gratifying changes to her life.

Previously, Mrs. Sessman was a little worried about this matter, but after seeing the little girl herself, she firmly believed that the changes Heidi brought to Clara were benign and pleasing .

Clara now has more smiles on her face. Together with Heidi, the two girls who are a few years younger play together, study and live together, enjoying a happy childhood.

Heidi was originally a "wild girl" who didn't know how to read or write, and grew up in the mountains of the Alps.

In this matter, even the governess who recommended her is not very clear about the details. She is also one of the people who are deceived, and some people are also headed by Clara's governess and housekeeper. In favor of having Heidi, who knows nothing about etiquette and has little understanding of culture, be part of their family.

But after Mrs. Sessman's own consideration, she decided that Heidi was a very kind, innocent and lovely little girl.

Although she has never read a book, does not have excellent aristocratic etiquette, and sometimes even utters some ridiculous words, she has a pure heart, is not polluted by the world, loves nature and yearns for peace and freedom, which is completely enough to be Clara's playmate.

As a result, Clara smiled a lot because of her, and the whole Sethman family, whether it was the maid, the housekeeper or others, she made the whole house laugh a lot more.

Heidi and Clara are now a pair of "sticky to each other" friends.

They also had a few kittens, which Heidi found in the attic, and everyone except the governess who was allergic to cats loved these cute little elves.

Even the housekeeper who makes people feel very serious at first impression will show a knowing smile. He is one of the people who care most about the kittens.

Clara also didn't know how to correspond with a relative she hadn't had.

But it is very gratifying that she has a natural closeness to Adele, her mother's sister and her little aunt. She greets her very politely in the letter and expresses her gratitude to her for sending her Thank you for the gift, and then I wrote her the above things to tell about my happy and happy life now, and finally expressed my concern and gratitude again.

Adele read Clara's letter back and forth a few times before feeling better.

Letters from the Sessmans brought her much joy.

Most of all, Mrs. Sethman wrote in the letter—

If Clara's body allows, after the doctor's diagnosis and consent, they will consider taking Clara to France, and then they will visit Juradi's house.

Although her body is not very convenient and she has to use a wheelchair to move around, they also believe that it is meaningful for Clara to meet her mother's relatives and see the different customs of France .

"This is really good news, Armand, remember to remind me to tell Dad about it."

It happened that Mrs. Lude came over at this time, and Adele raised her head and replied.

Mrs. Lu De immediately responded, nodded and said:

"I remember. You asked me to remind you that Mr. Duval has just arrived."

"Where is the person?" Adele stood up suddenly, and felt that she seemed to be overreacting, and sat back down a little bit awkwardly.

"He was taken to the study by the Duke. He seemed to have something to say to Mr. Duke, and he proposed to discuss it as soon as he came."

"Is that so?" Adele became more determined in her heart.

She felt that the reality seemed to be getting closer and closer to her guess, and she did not expect that this gentleman really "did what he said", and his actions were faster than her imagination.

Of course, there is also a possibility that he has already planned, just like the "Beauty and the Beast" he arranged to watch, maybe he has already been doing this work——

That's why he came to propose marriage so quickly.

"How did he get here?"

Adele turned her head and asked with concern.

"Why didn't Dad bring a glass of water to drink and chat for a while, so why did he go to the study all of a sudden."

She spoke in a slightly complaining voice, but the smile on her face seemed to be different. With her feminine sensitivity, Mrs. Lude seemed to realize something, but as a housekeeper, it was not easy for her to do presumptuous things. Go ask Miss.

"I arrived alone, in the carriage at home." Mrs. Lude added after thinking for a while, "It seems to be a new four-wheeled carriage. I haven't seen this style of carriage before. It is very brand new."

"He was welcomed by the butler when he entered the door, and brought a gift and a bouquet of flowers, and then Mr. Duke received him in person."

"What kind of flowers?" Adele asked Mary to tidy up the letters on the table, and she couldn't wait to stand up.

"It's a bouquet of red roses." Mrs. Lude roughly guessed something from Adele's reaction and Mr. Duval's attitude, "I think this should be for you."

Adele froze for a moment when she heard her firm words.

But then, she returned a smile.

"Isn't that just right?" she said suggestively.

"I happen to like roses best."

"Um, actually..." Mrs. Lu De paused for a moment, "It's a bouquet of tulips."

"That's fine, I like tulips too." Adele answered without hesitation.

She couldn't think of words, and she spoke quickly, almost without thinking.

Adele was in a hurry to go back, maybe she could have a thorough discussion with Mr. Duke in advance—

She only now realized what was inappropriate. She probably, like, maybe, should have communicated this matter to the Duke's father in advance, at least she shouldn't have kept it a secret until now.

But she didn't understand this kind of marriage habits at this time, and she didn't know how other girls dealt with such things. After all, not all girls were able to choose their favorite partner. They are all just being "informed" that they are about to marry someone.

In addition, she did not expect Mr. Duval to move so quickly.

And she has been busy with other things these two days. It can be said that all kinds of information are crowded in her mind, and she really didn't think about it.

So, she hurried to see Mr. Duval and the Duke's father, and she didn't pay so much attention to her words.

"But it was roses."

Mrs. Lude spoke meaningfully.

Adele paused as she hurriedly rushed to the study, she looked back, and saw Mrs. Lude's smile on her face, which also carried the subtle hint of someone who had come.

"It seems that our lady has kept more than one thing from me."

"Oh, my Armand, please forgive me, I am very nervous now."

Adele smiled helplessly and begged for mercy first.

"Beforehand, I think...whether it is Mr. Armand, or..." Mrs. Lude is worthy of being an experienced wife, "or... Mr. Duval himself, I think it is a very suitable marriage object."

"In addition, in my mind, Mr. Duval, who has achieved success in his career, has a stable economic level, and has more potential for growth in the future, is a more suitable choice."

"I also heard that he wants to remarry. Now..." She paused slightly, with a smile on her face, "I have to suspect that he carried out activities and released news in anticipation."

"..." Adele was silent for a while, and finally nodded, which should be regarded as acquiescing.

Older gingers are more spicy.

She is not going to make it.

"Okay." Mrs. Lude's impression of Mr. Duval was beyond Adele's expectations, and she didn't know when he had gained the favor of her family and friends.

"Although I don't think it's a good choice to appear in the study at this time, you seem to have made up your mind?"

She had a very tolerant smile on her face, and she rarely responded with a very "pleased to see" expression for her rare little daughter's coquettishness and flustered emotions.

"Perhaps they haven't had their tea yet, and I can refill a nice cup of tea?"

Adele spoke very uncertainly, and only got a subtle smile from Mrs. Lude, so she didn't hesitate, took the tea tray from the maid, and knocked on the door of the study.

She was really just a little nervous, a little curious, and a little bit wanting to give someone a hint.

...there is no other purpose.

In fact, Mr. Duke didn't know what Mr. Duval came to their house for.

The post was posted in a hurry, so he thought it was something important, but if it was other small things, it didn't seem to be so serious, it was a gift and something else.

At the very beginning of the conversation, Mr. Duval greeted him briefly, and then got to the point.

Hearing that the other party began to praise his precious daughter for being outstanding, Mr. Duke felt that he had realized——

Oh, it's for his son, right?

Taking advantage of his praise, Mr. Duke wandered away for a while, and went through Armand's appearance and identity in his mind.

Although the young man looks good, he doesn't look like a capable person, and he doesn't have any title...

Mr. Duke felt that he could count seventeen or eight bad things about him with his eyes closed, and he just felt that this was an impossible marriage.

He was deliberating how to politely refuse, when suddenly he heard something wrong.

Why did he go away for a while, and the topic turned to his self-boasting.

Mr. Duke suddenly realized that things were not simple.

He frowned and looked up at the other party. Mr. Duval is very well dressed today——

Mr. Duke can't say against his will that Mr. Duval is not a handsome guy, even if he is not so young, he is still so handsome, and he can still fascinate the little girl when he is released.

He also had this kind of charm when he was young, even if he was over 40, there were still as many women pounced on him, hey, the days back then were so glorious.

"Wait?" The Duke's narcissistic brain activities stopped abruptly.

"What did you say?"

"I want to ask you to marry Miss Adele Juradi for myself. I swear that she will be the only one in the future. There will be no betrayal of her or violation of the sacred marriage. I will respect and love her as much as I can. she……"

Mr. Duval then once again solemnly expressed his heart and determination.

For the first time, Mr. Duke wondered if he was too old to have auditory hallucinations.

He froze there and didn't respond for a long time.

At this moment, Adele knocked on the door and came in, her eyes fell on the two people in the study who were in a subtle confrontation and the atmosphere was very stiff, and she was a little unclear for a while.

Her searching eyes fell on Duval, who returned a gentle smile.

Mister Duke who saw everything—

What else did he not understand.

He only felt a throbbing pain in his temple, as if the whole world was dark.

His unbearable heart seemed to have been hit by a heavy hammer, but he couldn't say anything wrong.

"I'll bring you tea."

Adele shyly moved into the study.

"go out."

Mr. Duke's face has never been so ugly.

Adele had just put down her teacup, when she heard this, she paused, and the corner of her mouth twitched downward.

"He must be mad." She thought secretly in her heart, and immediately walked obediently to the door of the study.

"Who told you to go!" Mr. Duke was anxious, wishing he could throw the book in his hand at the face of the innocent-looking old man who still had eye contact with his daughter.

"get out!"

He pointed at Mr. Duvall, exasperated.

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