Thread: Southern Distress [Szymanski&SeraphinexLight]

Lilliana smiled,Hmm...James Garnett... she let the name run over her tongue before taking another sip of her tea. The liquid rolled across her tongue and almost flew out of her mouth at his next words. E-Excuse me, Sir! she stammered as she lightly choked on her drink. A few people looked her way, alerted by her sudden outburst of choking. She cleared her throat lightly and smiled at the onlookers, who nodded in a friendly manner and returned to their business. Lilly then turned her attention to James. Pardon me, But I would never have a nasty thought...I assure you I don't even know of what a nasty thought would consist of... she pursed her lips at this thought, tapping her folded fan against them,And of course I've never uttered a bad word! It isn't lady like, Sir Garnett... she shook her head and made a tsk tsk sound with her lips. And- being polite is just the way of the South...What else is appropriate! she exclaimed. The idea of anything other then polite smiles and curtsy's made Lilly scowl. Which is why I don't understand the point of your services...Mother is so very daft...Nobody in the South would ever purposely try to harm me...or any other proper lady..It just isn't polite and mannerly... she laughed softly. Lilly took another sip of her drink and eyed up James for a moment. He certainly didn't fit in on the boat, but as time passed people began to ignore him. What are the ladies like in your area of the country, Sir? asked Lilly with a curious glint to her green eyes. She couldn't image anything but either other ladies like herself, or perhaps hard working farmer girls. Lilly respected the women that worked hard everyday, she herself often times got bored with her girlish lifestyle of rosy cheeks and curled hair. Was James used to hard working women? Do the women in your area work hard? I like working women, they're very respectable... she nodded with a happy smile. They're so proud of their work! she laughed quietly and sipped her cool drink. Lilliana looked away from James and out to the river, enjoying the cool sprinkle of water from the back of the boat. A man approached Lilly and she looked over and smiled,Ah, Sir Charles...Beautiful day isn't it? greeted Lilly with a girlish smile. The man bowed respectably and reached for Lilly's hand which held the fan. He pulled her hand towards him and kissed the top of her glove. Good Morning, Sweet Lilliana, I do hope your mother and you are fairing well after your dear father's parting? spoke the tall man. He looked to be in his late forties, and had a soft smile in his features. Lilly nodded and smiled in return,Yes, we did so enjoy the flowers you sent to the manor..Thank you very much, Sir...Now if you'd excuse me, I'm going to get a bit to eat... she curtsied before motioning for James to follow her. Lilliana walked slowly and gracefully around the people on the deck until she'd entered the interior of the boat, where tables and chairs were arranged. There was a table of small sandwiches and tea cookies at the far end,Be sure to help yourself to food and drinks! she noted with a friendly smile to her 'protector'. She laughed quietly to herself as she filled a small china plate with a small finger sandwich and a few dainty cookies.