Dark of the Moon (18 & 19/36)
Dark of the Moon continues. Thanks to hereswith for editing!
( In which our heroine is charmed and Bill sees shoals ahead... )
( In which our heroine is charmed and Bill sees shoals ahead... )
18
the heavy red brocade and white lace dress
I just had a moment of seeing Elizabeth in a dark red dress. Rather a different kidnapping. At least Letty’s married enough to wear the colour. But the poor thing, to be forced to endure pirates and then falling in love while not in her best looks. What a trial! I’m not sure which is worse!
Filthy mind, has Turner
Now Jack, that’s coming it a bit too strong! And doesn’t it take one to know one? Love this little exchange where Letty discovers that pirates kiss and tell. And Jack is so honest, playing all his cards out in the open still-that changes after the mutiny.
As for the little hairdressing scene-where do I sign up for that salon? If Letty is anything like me, she’s a goner. I absolutely melt when anyone does my hair.
He touched the “bit of a nose” lightly with one long finger, which made her blush again.
Yep! She’s a goner. And he’s soooooo cute.
19
a whirlwind of activity designed to show off his strength, agility, skill in leadership, and knowledge of all things nautical
Oh, RFLMAO! Jack so reminds me of a little kid when the parents have company. Show off! But he’s so pretty when he does it we forgives him.
Bill’s POV is perfect for this rather odd courtship-recognizing Jack as a predator, for all his protestations of pure-as-the-driven-snow motives, and Letty as in danger of losing too much of her heart.
Conversation had rarely been quite so decorous at the captain’s table.
This is why women are bad luck on pirate ships-spoil the fun and gigs.
his steadying hand under her elbow.
Goner!
Bill made up his mind to talk to her in the morning. Mary’d expect it of him.
Aww! How sweet that his wife can still influence his behaviour. But I’ll bet he has as much luck with enlightening Letty as any other well-meaning adult has on a young person’s crushes.
Such fun. Thank you for the break from research papers.
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Jack is so honest, playing all his cards out in the open still-that changes after the mutiny.
Oh, yes. He has real trust issues after the mutiny. This point alone betrays his youth here.
So happy to've provided a little break for you. More coming soon -- just sent it off to hereswith (who said she'd edit in spite of being on vacation out of town).
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