Chapter 2: Dinner with the Governor
"Father, Will has kindly shared with me the news of the invitation from my cousins. After much consideration –"Elizabeth was cut of by her father.
"Elizabeth, I think that my sister and her children deserve to see you and meet your fine new husband. I really wish that you would really consider going to visit them because they have graciously opened their doors to you and Will." He had felt that he needed to tell Elizabeth how he felt before she continued.
Elizabeth daintily cut the food on her plate, took a sip of wine, and answered, "Father, as I was saying, after much consideration Will and I have decided to journey to the north to visit Aunt Alexandra and my cousins. We shall be ready to depart as soon as the Interceptor had been prepared for us."
Her father almost choked on his food as she had said this. He had known Elizabeth all of her life and most definitely did not expect this response from her. It seemed out of sorts for her to agree to a visit to her cousins.
"Dear, you and Will have considered actually going to visit your cousins and you have agreed that it is a good idea?"
It was Will's turn to cut in, "Sir, Elizabeth and I have discussed this at great lengths and have not discovered a reason why we should not go to visit. I admit that I too was surprised with Elizabeth's response to your proposal. She must have her own reasons for deciding this and I think that we should not bother her with questions."
Elizabeth was extremely pleased with Will's response to her father's doubts. She knew that Will had an advantage because he had known her father long before their marriage. Will knew that he had gotten his point across and that Elizabeth would be proud.
"Well, I guess that you have a point there, William. I will order the Interceptor to be prepared for your trip starting immediately."
Elizabeth and Will smiled at each other, and without speaking, both knew in their hearts that their adventure was just beginning.
"Father, Will has kindly shared with me the news of the invitation from my cousins. After much consideration –"Elizabeth was cut of by her father.
"Elizabeth, I think that my sister and her children deserve to see you and meet your fine new husband. I really wish that you would really consider going to visit them because they have graciously opened their doors to you and Will." He had felt that he needed to tell Elizabeth how he felt before she continued.
Elizabeth daintily cut the food on her plate, took a sip of wine, and answered, "Father, as I was saying, after much consideration Will and I have decided to journey to the north to visit Aunt Alexandra and my cousins. We shall be ready to depart as soon as the Interceptor had been prepared for us."
Her father almost choked on his food as she had said this. He had known Elizabeth all of her life and most definitely did not expect this response from her. It seemed out of sorts for her to agree to a visit to her cousins.
"Dear, you and Will have considered actually going to visit your cousins and you have agreed that it is a good idea?"
It was Will's turn to cut in, "Sir, Elizabeth and I have discussed this at great lengths and have not discovered a reason why we should not go to visit. I admit that I too was surprised with Elizabeth's response to your proposal. She must have her own reasons for deciding this and I think that we should not bother her with questions."
Elizabeth was extremely pleased with Will's response to her father's doubts. She knew that Will had an advantage because he had known her father long before their marriage. Will knew that he had gotten his point across and that Elizabeth would be proud.
"Well, I guess that you have a point there, William. I will order the Interceptor to be prepared for your trip starting immediately."
Elizabeth and Will smiled at each other, and without speaking, both knew in their hearts that their adventure was just beginning.