#milbourne

A Summer Picnic, Henford-On-Bagley ― Late summer, 1811

Arabella: Miss Milbourne! It's to lovely to see you in the countryside again with the whole of the Ton this year. We have missed you in years past. Charlotte: Oh, um, thank you Miss Wellesley. I have certainly missed the fresh air.

A: Mmm, I'm certain you have, considering all that time you've spent cooped up like a hen with your gentlemen callers. C: P-pardon me?

A: Oh, I'm simply saying that I've noticed one certain gentleman who makes a frequent visit to your home nearly every day. Tell us, Miss Milbourne, is there something the Ton should know? Are you compromised?

[whispers, gasps]

Margareth: Arabella, that was hardly appropriate―

C: Why-I, n-no. No of course not. A: That is certainly not what I have been told.

M: Arabella that was unbelievably uncalled for! A: It's not my fault that she's a lady-bird. I was just warning the gentlemen. M: You know that isn't true.

Edward: Charlotte! Wait, Char― C: I just want to leave.

E: Do not listen to Arabella Wellesley, she's just a jealous, mean-spirited girl. She is just in envy of you and your talents―

C: How can I be better than Arabella Wellesley when you are courting her?

C: I'm not blind, Edward. I've watched you all summer, dance and smile and laugh with her when you didn't think I was looking. You cannot speak to me of us and our past when you go back and prepare a future with her!

E: Charlotte... I... I'm sorry. C: It does not matter. I am returning back to Sable Square to continue my summer in Henford, and then I am to leave.

Charlotte & Alexander were married in the summer of 1812. From that day forward, Charlotte was known as Viscountess Charlotte Sarah Beaumont. 

The couple would go on to live a long and fulfilling life together. Together, they would have three children; Amelia Catherine, Francis Arthur, and Finnegan Theodore. 

Their first was Amelia Catherine, named after her grandmother. Their two sons, Francis and Finnegan, would carry on the Beaumont name. Amelia would grow up wanting more than her life in Britechester, and would marry a banker named Edison Stanfield. Together, Amelia and Edison sailed across the vast ocean to live in Simerica.

The Milbourne Winterfest Party, Britechester, Pt. 3 ― Late winter, 1811

Charlotte: I need some fresh air, I will return in a moment. Catherine: Of course, dear. Theodore: Don't stay out too long or you will catch a chill.

C: Edward. Hello. E: How is your evening?

C: It's been wonderful. I love this time of year. Seeing everyone dress up and enjoying themselves - it's joy. E: I love that. I just love... everything about what you just said.

C: [chuckling] O-oh. E: It reminds me so much of my love for you, Lottie, and how much I truly mean it when I say that I love you.

C: Edward? E: So, excuse me if this is so forward-

C: What are you doing?

E: But I just have to say it; Charlotte will you marry me?

C: Oh my Watcher- E: I know it's sudden, but I've felt this way for a long time, and- C: No.

E: Pardon? C: Edward, no. Why would-how? I feel like I can't breathe.

The Lockhart End of Summer Ball ― Late summer, 1811

Catherine: Good luck tonight, my dear. And just remember, we remain only for the next few days.

Charlotte: I know Mama, thank you.

Margareth: Charlotte! Vioris: We didn't expect to see you tonight.

M: Oh my days, how are you? I'm so sorry for what Arabella said to you. C: I'm alright, thank you girls. I just want to have fun tonight. V: Then it is fun you shall have!

M: Oh you haven't heard about Vioris and Mister Ashburn. C: Mister Ashburn? V: Margareth...

M: He's called on her ever since we've arrived here in Henford! They've gone out three times now, and he's promised her a dance tonight before she departs on the morrow. C: Well who is he? I don't recognize the name.

V: He's the son of a store clerk, he's a librarian. He's... kind, and writes me letters every day.

C: He's the man you've been exchanging letters with since last Winterfest! M: He might propose tonight! V: Margareth, be reasonable.

M: I am! You cannot tell me that a man who's spent so much time with a young lady as he has with you will not propose the day before you are to return to Britechester! C: It is very likely, Vioris.

Gentleman: Pardon me, ladies. I was hoping I could have this next dance with Miss Milbourne?

C: [smiles] Yes of course.

Early summer, 1811

The Lockharts invited their longtime friends, the Milbournes, to spend the summer with them at their home in Henford-on-Bagley. 

The Harvest Festival, Windenburg ― Late fall, 1811

Alexander: Will you come with me for just a moment?

Alexander: I must ask something of you, Miss Milbourne. Charlotte: Call me Charlotte, please.

A: Can I kiss you, Charlotte? C: Y-yes.

A few days later ― Early fall, 1811

With the end of summer, Lady Milbourne and her daughter left from Henford-on-Bagley and journeyed back to Britechester. Charlotte wasn’t sure what to make of her summer in the country, but what she did know however, was that Edward would always be dear to her.

A Stroll, Britechester ― Early winter, 1811

Charlotte: I hope we get a nice blanket of snow in time for Winterfest. Alexander: You like the snow? C: Absolutely love it! And, I...