Comments on 'Of Rakes and Reputations'

Comments on 'Of Rakes and Reputations' "Er, sorry?" "Did he _touch_ you, Samantha?" I sighed, finally comprehending now. "Oh, no. No, Louisa. Lord Windham is many things, but he's not a rake. He's not like Mr. de Grave." I really hadn't meant to say that last sentence aloud. I clapped a hand over my mouth. But my guardian just smiled a thin-lipped smile and then pursed her mouth. "Good. I'm glad he doesn't share the same reputation as his friend. I'm well aware of de Grave's reputation, Samantha. I may be old, and I might be an unmarried spinster, but I still have my wits intact and I can spot a rake when I see one." I leaned forward. "Then why do you allow Isabelle to be courted by Mr. de Grave? Aren't you concerned for _her_ reputation?" Louisa sighed, looking tired. "Isabelle knows what she's doing. This is just an innocent dalliance and she will ensure it is kept that way. Besides, de Grave will soon tire of her." But remembering how my cousin had looked at de Grave last night, I knew that she wouldn't be tiring of him any time soon. 2008-05-12T13:46:13Z http://ficlets.com/feed/story/30083 Comment on Of Rakes and Reputations <p>Bit of a quick turnabout for the dragon, but a nice little glimpse into perhaps where everyone is coming from in this little tableau.</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/30083?basename=61750 2008-05-12T13:46:13Z THX 0477 http://ficlets.com/authors/thx_0477 Comment on Of Rakes and Reputations <p>Interesting departure into discussion of Izzie and Degrave. Very nicely done.</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/30083?basename=61444 2008-05-10T21:25:26Z thebetweenspace http://ficlets.com/authors/thebetweenspace