[ The little master's eyes widen, picking up on Mr. Cartwright's exact phrasing as only a child could do.
"You mean to say that you lay siege to Corfu? You are in the military?" Mrs. Gardiner, who has not had such intelligence reach her ears as to Mr. Cartwright's career, interjects with her calm voice.
"I believe the gentleman speaks of the British Empire when he says 'we,' my dear." Though her eyes travel to the man in question so he himself may confirm her logic. Mary's eyes lock on him as well, and though she's never felt her heart flutter at the thought of officers as her sisters had, her mind briefly conjures images of a scarlet coat and a dark blue one. She wonders which shade would better bring out the brightness of his eyes. ]
I have read of such waters existing in the world. It is a shame they should be so far away from England, but perhaps the distance makes them feel more special to those who have not the luxury to view them regularly.
[ Not for the first time her mind wanders to a place where she indulges in the fantasy of travel with no restrictions. With no harsh conditions or dangers. Her mind would be expanded from the new experiences she would have. But alas, such dreams are better left on the shelf. She has her books to tell her of such places and that must be enough. ]
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"You mean to say that you lay siege to Corfu? You are in the military?" Mrs. Gardiner, who has not had such intelligence reach her ears as to Mr. Cartwright's career, interjects with her calm voice.
"I believe the gentleman speaks of the British Empire when he says 'we,' my dear." Though her eyes travel to the man in question so he himself may confirm her logic. Mary's eyes lock on him as well, and though she's never felt her heart flutter at the thought of officers as her sisters had, her mind briefly conjures images of a scarlet coat and a dark blue one. She wonders which shade would better bring out the brightness of his eyes. ]
I have read of such waters existing in the world. It is a shame they should be so far away from England, but perhaps the distance makes them feel more special to those who have not the luxury to view them regularly.
[ Not for the first time her mind wanders to a place where she indulges in the fantasy of travel with no restrictions. With no harsh conditions or dangers. Her mind would be expanded from the new experiences she would have. But alas, such dreams are better left on the shelf. She has her books to tell her of such places and that must be enough. ]