The Pershore Poisoners

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Author: Kerry Tombs
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bought some respite from his suffering.
22 July
    Almost five days since my last entry! I have been so occupied accompanying dear Charles on a number of excursions to Worcester and Malvern, and dining out each evening, that I have not had time to take up my pen. I could not believe that life could be so pleasant once more. At Malvern we hired some donkeys at St Ann’s Well which took us up the steep winding paths to the very top of the Beacon, from where we looked down on all the countryside for miles around.
    I must say that I am growing quite fond of Charles, and enjoy his company more and more. He is quite handsome inappearance, and is always immaculately dressed, and never without a flower in the buttonhole of his coat.
24 July
    I am in a complete state of uncertainty and disarray! This evening over dinner, Charles announced that he had to return to London the following afternoon. Apparently he has a number of business affairs there that require his most urgent attention, and he does not believe that he will return to Pershore for quite a long time. I became very sad on hearing this news – then quite suddenly he grasped my hand, and proposed to me! I was absolutely taken aback!
    He said that after his wife had died he had come to believe that he would never find true happiness again, but that during these past days I had bought such joy into his life that he could not bear it if we were to go our separate ways. Seeing that I was startled by his announcement, he apologized if he had been forward in expressing his feelings, and he quite understood if I would like some time to consider his proposal and give him my answer tomorrow.
    Oh dear, what am I to do? I have enjoyed Charles’s company so much over these days, and the thought of his leaving the day after next, and my never seeing him again, is too much to bear. I believe we could make each other so happy. We are both alone in this world. But what am I to do? To accept his offer would be a kind of betrayal of the love I once had for dear Albert. No, I must decline his offer – and that will be an end to it.
25 July
    Captain Quinton and I are engaged to be married!!!!
    I had quite made up my mind to refuse him this morning, but when I saw him striding up and down thehall and looking so anxious and forlorn, my heart went out to him, and I knew then that if we were to go our separate ways we would be denying ourselves true happiness.
    Charles then held me quite close, and said that this day would be the first of many days filled with such warmth and light.
    As he has to leave later today, he asked whether I would accompany him to London, where we may be married as soon as possible. How can I explain my joy?
8 August
    I cannot believe that two weeks have gone by since my last entry, but my life has been so eventful and filled with such love and happiness that to put pen to paper would have seemed an intrusion.
    I am now Mrs Quinton! Charles and I were married at a little church in Pimlico, where we have secured rooms in one of the most delightful Georgian houses in one of the squares, overlooking a small pleasant garden. I have been quite busy buying things for our home, and seeing that everything is just right for when Charles returns from the City every evening. Charles has engaged a maid to see to our every need. She is called Rachel. I shall be quite spoiled. I have never been so happy. I believe we are quite content.
10 August
    Awoke yesterday evening with a terrible pain inside my stomach, and being violently sick. Charles was most attentive, and called for the doctor. It seems I have eaten something which has proved disagreeable to me. Doctor Cranford has prescribed some medicines for me, and instructs me to only eat a little gruel until I am better. Was feeling much better this afternoon to write these words.
11 August
    Feeling much improved today. Charles says I must stay in bed for a day or so until I am completely well. The dear man, he is such a comfort to

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