Cheeky Actress

There was much history between the two ladies and Captain Sterling. Lilly knew that whatever Lady St. Claire was conjuring up in that pretty little head of hers, it would mean that Lilly would remain a constant state of concern as long as she was in Port Royal. Lilly looked back at Tess for a moment. “What is Lord Darnly’s request?” “Finally” Tess said in an exasperated whisper. “I am happy that you have come to your senses. He only wishes the best for you and the baby. Don’t you see that?” Lilly quickly looked back at Tess. “I do not think living with that creature is for the best; myself nor for my boy.” Tess stood quickly. Looking down at Lilly she issued her demand. “Let me suggest that you listen closely to what I have to say; if you do not do as you are told you’ll never see your baby again. I assure you that Lord Darnly will make this possible! Find yourself upon the next ship out of Port Royal and make your way back to London as fast as you can. Fall upon the mercy of Lord Darnly…and maybe…just maybe you’ll be able to hold your babe again.” With that Tess looked at Lilly with her cold eyes and left the small room at the inn. Lilly stood motionless in her room for a moment as she heard the footsteps drift down the hallway to the stairs. It was then Lilly started to cry.

Yow!! You really are from Wisconsin, aren't you?! Well Mad Jack, Though not from this state originally, I do like some of the food they offer. Only, I refuse to eat their chili. Who ever heard of putting egg noodles in their chili?! That's NOT chili!

Confusion?

Tennis anyone?

It feels like Winter here today...so, I decided to put together something simple for Friday evening....Tater-Tot Casserole with ham! I can feel the pounds just piling on!

Splenda

Well, Silkie? Cat got your tongue?

Lilly let Lady Tess enter her room as she watched the somewhat reluctant Reiley walk off towards the maid servant who was beckoning him at the end of the hallway. With the doctor safety out of sight, Lilly quickly returned to her unexpected guest and shut the door and locked it behind her. Tess looked about the disheveled room for the moment. Signs of domestic drama were still evident. “Either you’ve pitched a raging fit again, Mistress McKinney or you are in dyer need of a reliable servant.” Lilly looked at Tess as she smiled that evil little smile that she was so well known for. “I’m surprised that you are in such good humor these days, Lady St. Claire, knowing how your personal affairs are so laden with rumors of misery and deceit.” Tess quickly shot her a look of loathing and took the last surviving chair in the room. “It is not my life that is in shambles…. is it, Mistress?” Tess’ tone was condescending as she picked at her dress and removed a loose thread. “Whatever do you mean, my Lady?” Lilly said taking a seat upon her bed. “Come now, the whole of London has heard your tale of woe and sorrow, Mistress McKinney. How the good Lord Darnly took you in and under his wing, only to be deceitfully betrayed by you and the Empress! He is very angry with you, Mistress and you know that he has such a horrid temper.” Lilly’s face paled once more as she tried to forget his last rampage of anger. “The Empress had nothing to do with my leaving England. You can inform him of that and that I have no plans on returning to him or England any time soon.” Tess suddenly stood from her chair. “Oh I dare say he already knows of your plans, Mistress. You think you are being so cleaver, do you? Funny how you have ended up in Port Royal just about the same time Captain John Sterling had arrived.” Lilly looked up at Lady St. Claire. This time she did not try to hide her emotions. “How dare you!? I answer to know one now…and as far as my arrival here in Port Royal, it is strictly coincidental!” It was then Lady St. Claire started to laugh. The very tone of it was wicked and fiendish. It was then Lilly could not swallow any more of Lady Tess’ insufferable conduct. “You Lady are no Lady!” And with that, Lilly raised her hand and slapped her upon the cheek.

Do you?

French

Yes I know, but he is busy buying and moving into a new home ...AND I just got word yesterday that he have our 'finale' meeting before the big event on November 11th. I am sure that after the meeting he will be able to send out updates and such about the upcoming 2007 event. We just have to wait a bit longer!

Cheeky you little devil, you! Cheeky looks over at the good Captain and give him the most seductive smile she can muster.

Can't we have both?

Have a lovely time of it, Aurore...and not to worry, I'll be happy to look after Captain Sterling for you!

Linus

The Golden Age of Hollywood!

Combat

Leather Apron

Spys

Lovely work RumbaRue! You look beautiful!

Dear CrazyCholeBlack, Sorry to hear that you've been having a rough time of it. You're work is very nice. I must agree with Striker. I like the simple one the best.

She offered her hand to the good doctor as he gingerly helped her into the carriage. The ride back to Port Royal was a quiet one. She kept to herself thinking of her new life or what was to become of her. She had very little money to speak of, and there was no one she knew that would give her credit. She drew a deep sigh as the carriage continued drawing its’ way down the hill towards the city. It was then Rieley spoke in a soft tone. “What do you wish, Mistress?” His words shocked her at first. There was no direction or claim to them as he waited for an answer. Mistress Lilly looked over at him for a moment. “My wish you say?” She said trying not to look too confused at his question. “I wish only for the safety of my child and myself, Sir.” It was then Reiley’s eyes shown as the look of reluctance and disbelief. “Oh, very well then…” She said grasping her hands together and placing them into her lap. “It is that I have my Captain back! I would do any thing to make this so!” The carriage became quiet again. The two of them looked at each other. “We are fools, Mistress.” Muttered the good doctor. “What happiness we have been given is far too short and fleeting and when it ‘tis gone, we only pine for it more. Perhaps we should make sure that we do not neglect it in the near future.” Mistress Lilly knew she was being lectured to. These words were in that ‘fatherly’ tone she remembered so well from her own Dad and that of the Captain on several occasions. It was then she turned and look out the window. “If you wish to preach my dear Reiley, then take up the cloth and become a man of God.” In addition, with that the rest of the trip was ridden in silence.

Red Cat Jenny, Are you on the South shore or the North Shore of Long Island? Oyster Bay area? or Syosset county, Gurnee, South Hampton?

Hello Brit. Privateer, I find the whole 'reglious freedom' issue during the early days of settling the American colonies very ironic. My very own ancestors had to flee to the south due to such clashes of relious freedoms. It was in 1635, my ancestors Roger Williams and Stukley Wescott (sp)? were religious dissidents that were banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony by the general Court of Massachusetts and soon founded the first Baptist church in America. But it wasn't long after that, that Rhode Island was also a gathering place for the Quakers too. There is also a recorded incident back in the 1630s that those religious dissidents fled for their lives during their migration to Rhode Island. If they were told to go...they didn't go peacefully.

I was going through some of KISH's old event movies and discovered Clint as a 'hollywood pyrate'! Captain, if you can find the 'collection of Kish' that I sent to you several years back (did you ever get it back from Jackie?) There is a student film feature about 3 mins long with him and his first wife, Rachelle doing a fencing scene. Do you know of it?