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Jasmine had not enjoyed Foxbridge that much. She went to the village to get a new ring from the jewellers. Also, Sandy had bought her a magnificent diamond he had cut down to reflect her perfectly in every light. All in all, a good day was in order.
Until she had to travel to the King Manor. Lord King had died in the prior year so that left the three heirs, who were still battling it out. Matthew, James and Carlton were not appealing to Jasmine, all three of which tried to flirt towards her. They were over 40 surely, and trying to flirt with a 17 year old. Sandy did not approve either and decided to excuse them both before 5pm.

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It was now 8am the following morning. Jasmine longed to go to the stables to see the horses. She had brought along her palomino, Prince, who had a black mane and crème coloured skin. She sat through breakfast politely, listening to Ashley's sermon practise.
"So this is the view of God. How we come to love and to cherish even in the hard times, such as a death. I myself have taken on a new life changing role. A full time guardian to my niece, whose parents undeservingly died last month." He finished reciting. Sandy nodded once to show that it was good and Jasmine was too far indulged in her book to listen.
"Jasmine?" Ashley asked, aware that Jasmine was only half listening or not listening at all. She looked up, holding her book 10cm away from her face and in her other hand holding a small corner of uneaten toast.
"Sorry, Uncle?" She asked, oblivious to why he was suddenly interested in what she was doing. Ashley looked to Sandy, who gave him a "What?- She's- got- my- genes" look. Ashley rolled his eyes and looked back to Jasmine.
"I just read my sermon out to you both. Were you listening?" He asked, staring Jasmine straight in the eye. Jasmine's eyes flitted across to Sandy and back to Ashley as she sat up slightly.
"I was, Uncle… it was very enlightening." Jasmine lied. Ashley sat back, pleased with himself. Jasmine returned to her thoughts, about Prince and how he was probably stuck in a mouldy, grotty stable. "If you don't mind, Uncle, I shall go and see Prince in the stables." She stood to leave. Ashley stopped her before she got to the door.
"Church. First." He chewed out between gritted teeth. "Wait in the carriage, my father and I will join you soon. Jasmine walked out, angrily and pushed past a servant who held a jug of wine. He was obviously very skilled as he span on his toes elegantly to stop the wine from sloshing out.
When Jasmine finally got outside, she saw that the stables weren't too far away. She made her way over, through the grassy path.
"Okay! Okay, boy! Calm down!" Jasmine heard a voice say. Next thing she knew… CRASH! A girl was kicked out of the wooden stable, onto the grass. Jasmine ran to help her.
"Oh! Goodness! Are you okay?" Jasmine asked, hoisting the girl up. The girl nodded, smearing a slight bit of blood off her face. Jasmine pulled her handkerchief from her sleeve and dabbed at the girl's blood.
"Miss…it's okay… you shouldn't have to attend to me." The girl's voice and accent and… well, her whole tough attitude intrigued Jasmine. Jasmine shook her head, continuing to dab at the girl's lip.
"I'm happy to do it… so… are you stable girl?" She asked, finishing dabbing the blood away and walking up to Prince's stable, who was reared up. Jasmine put her hands on her hips. The girl seemed to think that Jasmine was going to shout at her.
"Prince! Down!" She shouted. The horse lifted its front hooves and jumped from the barrier between stables. Jasmine smiled at the girl. Prince rubbed his right front hoof on the hay, threateningly at the girl.
"Name?" Jasmine asked, still looking at the girl. The girl was too busy looking at the horse that was threatening her. Jasmine tapped her on the shoulder. The girl seemed to jump and looked at Jasmine, confused.
"Yes miss, sorry, miss." She seemed to murmur. Jasmine looked back at Prince, seeing him building up enough steam to run at the girl. Jasmine walked up to the horse and patted its snout.
"No. Prince… no…" Jasmine pointed her finger at the horse, which backed away slowly. She turned to the girl. "I asked you what your name was." She said, with an air of finality. The girl blinked a few times before saying:
"D-Dingle… Debbie Dingle." She stuttered. Jasmine smiled and looked at Debbie. Debbie smiled back, a little to nervously for Jasmine's liking. Jasmine walked over.
"Well, Miss Dingle… I relieve you of your duty today… you seem a little shaken up… get yourself home… I can get one of my other servants to… uhm… look after Prince… he's just not familiar with you yet." Jasmine explained. Debbie looked nervous still.
"I'm not sacked though?" She asked, Jasmine shook her head and saw Ashley and Sandy looking to see where she was.
"Now! Go! Before you are fired!" Jasmine smiled and turned Debbie around, so she was facing the way she needed to go home. Debbie looked back at Jasmine for a few seconds and then ran off, shouting at Jasmine.
"Thanks Miss!" Jasmine smiled and made her way through the field to the carriage, and climbed in just as Ashley looked to see if she was in the carriage.
"Ah, there you are, Jasmine." Ashley said, helping Sandy into the carriage before climbing in himself.

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"So this is the view of God. How we come to love and to cherish even in the hard times, such as a death. I myself have taken on a new life changing role. A full time guardian to my niece, whose parents undeservingly died last month." Ashley told his church followers. They clapped and cheered as everyone stood to sing one final hymn.
"#My Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want, he maketh me to lie down in green pastures…#" Jasmine stopped singing, thinking about the girl she met. Debbie… she smiled at the thought. Maybe this girl could make her life less of a puzzle.

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