The battle of the Grand Danes...
Susan and Lavinia had determined how they would deal with 'Catherine South'... their minions were already at work in London spreading the word that Lady South was out of favour due to offending the Princess, Lady Eastings and lady Susan. Around the various homes women were changing their invitation lists and didn't want to be caught inviting this lady to their events.
Now Susan and Lavinia were in Yorkshire they would implement their second part of the plan...
While the majority of the household were enjoying their day near the river... Susan and Lavinia waited for the appearance of 'Catherine South'.
They waited patiently in the breakfast room and was rewarded when Catherine South made her appearance. She had spent yesterday in her room but had decided she was not going to leave this house easily. Catherine noticed there were two older ladies seated at her table... she frowned as she had not been informed. In fact Henry and Charlotte had dismissed most of the staff and those fortunate to remain were forbidden not to speak with Lady South. She was a guest and not the mistress of the home.
She focused on these women and recognised Lavinia and Susan... not to be defeated she pulled her shoulders back and sat down.
"What are you doing visiting my home?" she demanded
"This is not your home Catherine... it never was.. never will be" warned Lavinia
"I am Lady South and will not bother giving my time to someone who is below my station" sneered Catherine
"I can't believe you are still obsessed with bloodlines.. you should have gone into breeding horses" laughs Lavinia
"I repeat... why are you in my home?" Catherine.. faulting slightly
"Henry Crowe is the owner of this home and we know you must leave ... we strongly suggest you go today" Susan firmly suggested
"No... " answered Catherine
"Yes, my dear I am afraid it is time for you to go" simply stated Lavinia
"I will destroy you and anyone who pushes me out of this house... it should go to my son" Catherine continued with a deadly tone
"We have known each other for a long time 'Catherine' I know what you are ... even though you try to hide it from everyone" Lavinia taking on her own deadly tone
"If I had realised what you were doing to Henry... my husband would have taken you to court and we would have taken the child from your evil hands" Lavinia continued
"He was a evil child.. he needed to be punished..."
"No child deserves what you did to your nephew and your son Edward" Susan raising her voice.
"You have 1 hour to packed your bags. We have instructed the servants to remove you forcibly if you refuse to go yourself" commands Lavinia.
"You can't do that!" argues Catherine
"Catherine... you have no legal rights and therefore you must go and the master of this home has told you" simple stated Susan but her tone held warning... she was not to be trifled with.
"How dare you tell me what to do? I will see that you are destroyed when I go back to London!" screams Catherine
"You will find that you are not in favour... many doors have been closed. Maybe you should consider a trip for a time?" commanded Lavinia. It was not a suggestion and the ladies were happy to see Catherine understood their instruction.
"Remember ...you have 1 hour...either go with dignity or be forceable taken" Lavinia called out while they watched 'Catherine South' leave the room.
It was a long 1 hour while the women waited but thankfully Catherine walked out of the house on her own...returning to her London home. Susan had people who would check to see her movements and within a week 'Catherine South' had left for Europe.
Lavinia and Susan smiling at each other with satisfaction... this home was finally rid of the evil that had plagued it!
