Looking Forward

[alt_blaise]

It's satisfying to have completed everything on the day's schedule. I've finished packing even, so there's nothing between me and hols but one good night's sleep.

Mother, your owl arrived this evening. No need to worry. I'll be perfectly fine. Enjoy your trip and don't give it another thought.

Tell Mr Cooper I've no objections to lunching with him on the twelfth, though he needn't feel he has to go to so much effort the day after you arrive back.

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Private Message to Daphne Greengrass

[alt_blaise]

I was thinking. We should go somewhere nice for supper Sunday night or Monday. What do you say?

I could make a reservation at the Wilcrest. Or Serengeti if you want something a bit more adventurous.

Re: Private Message to Daphne Greengrass

[alt_daphne]

With our parents, you mean?

Re: Private Message to Daphne Greengrass

[alt_blaise]

No. Mother and Cooper are off to Grasmere to see the daffodils, anyway.

We should celebrate the start of hols.

Re: Private Message to Daphne Greengrass

[alt_daphne]

Blaise, I'm with Ron. You know that.

And you're supposed to be chasing Padma. Or toying with her, I'm not sure which.

Re: Private Message to Daphne Greengrass

[alt_blaise]

The Revue's over. Surely you've got that out of your system.

I mean to say, I realise it's trite to say he's not our sort, but truly, he's not. Of course, it's not about conversation, but isn't it wearing thin that you can't have any kind of meaningful exchange with him? And you can't be seen out with him at any place worth going. It's just too sad, Daphs.

If you're worried about his feelings, trust me, it's kinder to have done with it now than to string him along.

Besides, it's hols.

Let's do something we'll both enjoy!

Re: Private Message to Daphne Greengrass

[alt_daphne]

He and I will be spending time together over the hols, so your concerns are not only unsolicited, but also unfounded.

And being with him has made certain things more clear to me, now. You think I'll just always be here, ready to pick up where we've left off, don't you? Because I always have before.

I'm not a reliable, ruddy broomstick, that you can get out of your cupboard whenever you fancy a fly, just because we're the same "sort."

I don't even know what that means, anymore. Sometimes it gets boring, being with the same "sort."

So, while I will thank you for the offer, I'm afraid I must decline.