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Post by Dr. Andrew Cook on Jan 22, 2009 18:08:38 GMT -5
** Read the previous part with Andrew & Colleen: Click Here**Outside the dinning room, Andrew and Colleen were waiting for Preston and Annabelle to show up, having promised to dine with them. *Tag Colleen*
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Post by Dr. Colleen Cooper Cook on Jan 27, 2009 9:25:24 GMT -5
Colleen stood there and looked over to the crowds of people walking about doing their business in town. Her arms were crossed over her chest as she let her hands rub up and down on her arms, trying to warm herself, the young woman had not talked much from going to the bank and now at the dinning room.
She looked up and sighed gently as she turned to Andrew, "Are you sure he is coming?...and...and not setting us up?" she asked gently, though there was an edge to her voice.
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Post by Dr. Andrew Cook on Jan 27, 2009 14:41:08 GMT -5
Andrew: I doubt there’s any need to worry. Preston has always kept his word towards me, besides, he’s bringing along Annabelle and I have a feeling he wants me to get better acquainted with her, seeing as I am her physician while she’s staying here at the Chateau.
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Post by Malvin Gormley on Feb 22, 2009 14:48:23 GMT -5
 Walking quickly down the main stair case, Mr. Gormley headed towards Andrew and Colleen, who he had been told was to dine with Preston and Annabelle. When he reached the couple, he paused and looked curious around them and then addressed Andrew. Malvin: Pardon me Doctor Cook, but I was told Mr. Lodge would be accompanying you and your wife for dinner this evening? |
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Post by Dr. Andrew Cook on Feb 22, 2009 14:49:50 GMT -5
Andrew looked at Colleen and then at Mr. Gormley.
Andrew: Yes that’s right, is something the matter?
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Post by Preston A. Lodge III on Feb 22, 2009 14:54:28 GMT -5
Malvin: In a matter of speaking, yes…
Suddenly Preston arrived behind Mr. Gormley.
Preston: Mr. Gormley, are you looking for something?
Malvin was about to answer when Preston ignored him and took his interest towards Andrew and Colleen.
Preston: Forgive me, I was delayed.
He looked around and noticed that Annabelle was missing.
Preston: Where’s Annabelle?
Malvin: Sir, if I may…
Preston: What?
Malvin: Well sir, Mrs. Emerson informed me that she won’t be joining you for dinner this evening.
Preston: Won’t?
Malvin: She said she was feeling ill and was unable to accompany you.
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Post by Dr. Andrew Cook on Feb 22, 2009 14:56:32 GMT -5
Andrew: I should take a look at her.
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Post by Malvin Gormley on Feb 22, 2009 14:59:27 GMT -5
Malvin: Ah, she did mention as well, that she did not wish to be disturbed for the remaining evening. Preston stood still, gazing into Mr. Gormley’s eyes, taking in the unfortunate news as he felt a sudden sadness. 
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Post by Dr. Andrew Cook on Feb 22, 2009 15:01:02 GMT -5
Andrew: I suppose we should dine without her? I would have liked to exam her, but it is my duty to obey my patients’ wishes. Preston?
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Post by Preston A. Lodge III on Feb 22, 2009 15:16:32 GMT -5
Preston, still in his paralyzed state, did not respond Andrew rapidly. Mr. Gormley, who had delivered his message, felt he was no longer needed and began to walk away, breaking Preston’s gaze.
Taking in a deep breath, Preston turned his glance towards Andrew and Colleen with a false smile.
Preston: Yes, we should proceed without her.
He began walking into the dinning room, followed by Colleen and Andrew. They reached a table that was reserved for them and they all seated. Minutes passed without a word being spoken. Preston was thinking about Annabelle and how he had looked forward to this evening in her company. It was rather foolish, he thought, but he couldn’t help it.
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