cricket; some are better at this game than others
He surveys the field space briefly, trying to keep his eyes from scanning the faces in the sidelines. While his uncle Lefroy works to set up the cricket 'court', Tom stands alone, his eyes half-squinting in the sunlight.
Henry is probably flirting with the Countess - again - and Tom has to admit, he doesn't think very much of that Warren fellow enough to engage in any sort of conversation.
The gentle laughter and giggles of the women as they gossip adds to the chirps of the birds and rustle of leaves in the trees. He can hear some of the other men chatting to each other about country business.
All in all, the day is a pleasant one - and this is one of the times when he doesn't think he minds the country all too much.
Possibly.
Henry is probably flirting with the Countess - again - and Tom has to admit, he doesn't think very much of that Warren fellow enough to engage in any sort of conversation.
The gentle laughter and giggles of the women as they gossip adds to the chirps of the birds and rustle of leaves in the trees. He can hear some of the other men chatting to each other about country business.
All in all, the day is a pleasant one - and this is one of the times when he doesn't think he minds the country all too much.
Possibly.