Page 61 of The Mistletoe Marquess
Epilogue
So Reid and Prudence overcame the circumstances of her birth and made a very successful match. They gladdened Lady Jocelyn’s heart by presenting her with a grandson and granddaughter within three years, and followed that up with the surprise arrival of twin daughters two years after that.
Sir Rodney happily turned over much of the Chillendale Ale business to his son, announcing that he had a grandson to teach now, and the lad needed to learn about brewing from the best.
Reid grinned and nodded. Pru blessed him, since running around after four children could be quite wearing, in spite of nannies and servants. Both Reid and Pru believed in a close parent-child relationship, and worked hard to make sure that happened. There would be no lonely moments for this generation of Chillendales.
Brent and Emmeline married that spring, and surprised the county by becoming the leading lights of local society. They hosted everything from teas to book readings to afternoon tea dances and the occasional ball. And it wasn’t only the high born who were invited. Emmeline had decided that she would help everyone from Little Chillendale who wished to be part of any or all the events she hosted. Their social schedule was interrupted by the birth of their son, but resumed shortly thereafter, when Lady Rowdean dedicated the new schoolhouse, funded by a gift from her parents.
But, you might be asking, what ofHecate?
Ah yes, Hecate Ridlington.
She has gifts beyond the realm of normalcy, of course. But what talents does she possess and are they useful? That remains to be seen. And her adventures, along with those of her five siblings, will be revealed starting in 2017. Watch for the first in the new seriesThe Six Pearls of Baron Ridlington, where you’ll read more about Hecate and her family.
Until then, everyone at Chillendale Hall and Little Chillendale wishes you the happiest of Holiday Seasons, and should that be in the past already, then they will hope for health, wealth and happiness for you in the years to come.
