Father was away to our country estate when Ryder's solicitor came to deliver the horrible news; also to hand me a letter from Ryder.1
The following is the letter I read:2
My Dearest Emma,3
As I stared down in total disbelief, a tear plopped down onto the sheet of paper. In dismay, I grabbed the hem of my day gown to blot away the wetness. My dear Ryder's signature was now blurred.12
After a few moments of gathering my thoughts, I heard Dobson clear his throat. Looking up at him with tear filled eyes, he handed me a packet and a large velvet pouch. The packet contained one ship ticket bound for the America in 3 days. The huge pouch contained gold coins.13
I listened as carefully as I could to Dobson as he explained that there would be a carriage in front of the townhouse at 7:00 am, 3 days from now. The driver has already been instructed to deliver me to the docks; making sure that I was introduced to the ships captain. The ticket was for first-class passage, insuring I wouldn't be harassed by the riff-raff or having to endure the amorous glances of the ships crew.14
After Dobson delivered his instructions he took his leave of me. Sitting on the settee stunned. My world has just been ripped away from its axis, now spinning crazily around. Peeking into the velvet pouch I was stunned even further. For there laying on top of all that gold was Ryder's signet ring. I sat there cradling that ring, crying as if never to stop.15
Springing up suddenly, I raced up the stairs. I flew into action. The only things I was taking with me was the babe's clothes; all lovingly made by my hands. Very few clothes would I take for myself. Before going to sleep that night, I took off the garish pendant that my father had given me. Slipping Ryder's signet ring on the chain.16
Three days later as I slipped from my fathers townhouse and into that carriage. I said good-bye to this life. I was still grieving for my Ryder, but anxious to begin a new life. Where I can be me.17
Stay tuned for more of Emma's story.18
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excellent~
Oh sis
This is one of your first stories I have read
Now get that Muse to working and please finish Part 2
Loved this
Love you too
And I got up a new one come on over
Missed ya sorry I was asleep when ya called the other night
Glad to see you got another monitor I bet your tickled pink
Hugs n love
Susan~~~
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Very good. You got my imagination going. I'm definitely interested in seeing more of this. Good job, my friend.
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Wow....wow...im speechless. That was incredible. I was stuck to the computer screen...that was amazing..i wish it would have went on longer. That was beautifully written. Absolutly wonderful
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An excellent beginning...full of all the things that make for a readable story. It would be pointless to try to imagine where you will take this story, but you set the stage well for the journey to the new world. As with the rest, I anxiously await the next chapter...thank you for your visit...
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What a beautiful story... I can't wait to read the rest.. great writing!
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Oh my.....I loved this so very much. I so hoped that he isn't really dead, that he is waitning for her in America. I can't wait for the next part. Adding you to my favorites. Give me a read sometime. Cheryl
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EXCELLENT!!!
This is a beauty sissy.. I liked it so much.. and there are no more words I can use to describe how much I loved this story of Emma and Ryder.. keep writing and 'll wait for more
Luv ya
ME~
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Very clever and I love the time period that it takes place! Do we have another Danielle Steel in the making perhaps??? Love you, Trish
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you have a lot of talent, keep on the good wrok, and this was a great write, good job once again
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good write =]
wow, good job. the letter almost made me want to cry. it seems to start in the middle of no where, leaving the reader with a lot of questions about who these people are. maybe in part two you could describe why Emma loved Ryder so much, or a little bit of their past together, before he left her, and maybe why he left. But with all questions aside, it was a great write, and can't wait to read more of it.
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BRAVO!!!!!! I loved this story... oh oh oh can't wait for part 2...
Lovingly
Lady Lillith
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Wow, fantastic. So sad, heart-wrenching. I feel so sorry for Emma, but at least her Ryder was sensitive and loving enough to think of her when he died so she would never go without. I can't wait for the next part
Take care, Heather x
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beautiful and romantic
hey chica this is really good. i love the letter part. it made me cry the first time i read it. one thing i think in the second to last paragraph of the letter you ment short notice. its ok i make mistakes all the time and mine are worst then yours. its a wonderful story. and i can't wait for more. this is such a sweet story already and i can't wait for you to write more. when is this set in? it seems like the late 1800's and i know its in England but i don't remember my histrory so you have to tell me when. like a said before a beautiful story although i would have liked to meet Ryder he seems like a sweet guy and i know i won't like Emma's dad. he sounds like a tyrant. anyways i'm off the subject again don't mind me. wonderful and i can't wait for more
best wishes
nite
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