World of Vanessa — The Duchess of Ashcombe, Page 26
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At Hawthorne Sheep Farm, a sign reads “COUNTY PRIZEWINNERS” above three ribbons. A red-haired woman in a braid faces a crowned woman in purple, who rests a gloved hand on a sheep among several sheep in a pen; an older man leans on the fence, and a woman in a purple hat photographs the scene with her phone. A red-haired woman at the right hugs a sheep, while townspeople stand behind the pen. Red-haired woman: “These sheep have won county prizes.” Crowned woman: “Marvelous. They’re practically aristocrats.” A voice from the onlookers: “Look at her patting it like a duchess.” Another voice: “Hmph. Town folk.” Red-haired woman hugging the sheep: “It’s like a pillow that came to life!”
Image description
A red-haired young woman pats a prize-winning sheep beside a crowned woman in purple, while another woman photographs them and townspeople look on among several sheep at a farm.
About this chapter
Vanessa reluctantly makes her yearly visit to her duchy, Ashcombe, a very tiny English village. Her attempt at a charm offensive ends up being none of the former and too much of the latter.
