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madame_margot (madame_margot) wrote in toujoursliberer,
@ 2008-04-22 23:03:00

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Marguerite York - Pas d'employés sans employeurs
Subject: A business deal, a job offer
Where: The Baron's residence in Grosvenor Square, London
Who: Marguerite York
Open to: Amandine, Olivier (if he's interested in following his wife), Mercedes (if he's around), Harry Fisher

Marguerite retreated to the gardens every morning after breakfast, whether it was pouring rain or blistering heat. As far as her husband was concerned, she went out there to read. As far as she was concerned, it was to write her letters in peace and quiet, away from prying eyes. How else could she find the best gossip?

While in London, her habits did not alter by far. Rather than spend her time indoors, she ordered the terrace windows opened wide and the room aired. When that did not help, she moved to the small terrace and tried to put her thoughts in order.

A servant, as usual, interrupted.

"A young woman is asking for you, Madam," he stammered. "She claims you gave her your card at the Ambassador's ball..."

Annoyance gave way to satisfaction. "Show her in."

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social_climber
2008-04-24 12:45 pm UTC (link)

"Sad or not, it's what you want. It's more of a kindness to help him on his way, if he is as ill as you say. And if he is making your life difficult, then think of it as an act of charity."

He turns at her words, eyes narrowed and harsh. "Simpler ways, Marguerite?" Harry replies, getting to his feet. "For you, perhaps. For a woman of your standing, for a man of your standing, I don't imagine it would be hard to secure a fortune. As for me, I am doing what I have always done." He stops there, and the momentary flash of anger is reigned in, controlled.

"I am offering you an opportunity, merely that, Madam-baron. My reasons are my own."

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madame_margot
2008-04-24 01:04 pm UTC (link)

Marguerite arches an eyebrow in surprise, taken aback by the sudden shift. Not all fun and games then. Interesting to note, for the future.

"You know too little of me to assume I am ignorant of the privileges of my current situation. I understand them quite keenly. Without them, I would be of no interest to you." Fingers tracing patterns on her knee, she recovers her smile. "If your motives are none of my concern, then perhaps you will tell me what you hope to get out of this. I have no illusions that you are prepared to shatter the Commandments out of love for me."

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social_climber
2008-04-24 01:24 pm UTC (link)

"Perhaps I simply wish to see him removed, Marguerite? Or to get my hands on your... money. You would be the most interesting of clients." He says, shrugging yet again. "Or maybe business is a little slow, and this would be a... entertaining diversion." Harry adds, looking back to her.

"In all truthfulness, I am not sure what you can offer me in return. I was hoping you would negotiate what you felt was a fitting price for your husbands life, and my silence on the matter if it ever became of interest to anyone else."

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madame_margot
2008-04-24 03:17 pm UTC (link)

"Entertaining and dangerous, non? The best sort of fun," she sighs with levity, conscience pressing her to withdraw from this venture before her luck runs out.

"If I agree to this, and you to the price, you should know I won't protect you. If you fail, I will deny all and let you hang." Smiling brightly, she twists a lock of hair between her fingers. "Which I'm sure you would gladly do in my stead." It isn't blackmail, she judges, if they're both getting what they want out of this deal.

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social_climber
2008-04-24 03:28 pm UTC (link)

"The only sort of fun, Madam." He said, with a small smile. "Or rather, the only sort worth having in this life."

"If I fail, madam, then it is my own responsibility. But I doubt I will. I have had much more practise in these things that you have, I'm sure. But I doubt I would hang, even if you testified against me." He smiled, "Even so, I can agree to those terms."

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madame_margot
2008-04-24 06:31 pm UTC (link)

"Much more practise?" she repeated pensively. "Perhaps, perhaps not. You have proven you're a man of many surprises. I'm certain you will exceed my expectations. Although... might I suggest the pretense of an accident? It would be less difficult to explain and we are not at sea," Marguerite added, completing the sentiment under her breath, "where bodies may simply be lost to the waves without need to blame anyone at all."

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	social_climber 2008-04-27 04:30 pm UTC (link)
	Harry smiles, "I promised you a surprise, Marguerite. And surprises are not a difficult thing to create when you have the right sort of mind." He explains, before finishing, "A accident, Mrs York? Not a problem at all. Have you a particular favourite, or may I have free reign?" He asks, another evil little smirk playing at his lips. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	madame_margot 2008-04-27 06:36 pm UTC (link)
	"Do as you please," she shrugs noncommittally. "Have it be a surprise too. Far be it from me to tell you." Leaning her head against the window sill, she smiles. "Strange, I've fantasized about his death since the moment the priest pronounced us husband and wife. And to think it might actually happen... It seems too good to be true." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	social_climber 2008-04-28 05:07 pm UTC (link)
	Harry inclines his head. "It's often the best way, Marguerite. And then, should something go wrong, how can you have anything to do with it, if you do not know what has happened?" He offers. "But I shall be most happy to help. A woman should never feel trapped in any situation." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	madame_margot 2008-05-01 09:56 pm UTC (link)
	"Blissful ignorance," she mused. "It is after all what is expected of a woman in my position." Young wives were at their best when dumb, pretty and silent. "I'm thankful for your help. And you will be paid in consequence, after the deed is done. Until then, I still run my expense by my husband and it would be dangerous to risk it." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

social_climber
2008-05-02 09:41 pm UTC (link)

"Although should a widow be too blissful, there is going to be a certain amount of suspicion." Harry points out. "But we shall have to discuss the matter of... expenses at a later date. Although I am in no doubt as to your honesty, Marguerite, I am not the sort of man who takes actions on the promise of payment. Perhaps you should inform your husband of your need for a new dress. No doubt he will not notice if your wardrobe never contains it."

He gets to his feet, moving around her to the door opening back onto the landing. "But we can discuss the matter later. If you need me, Marguerite, you will find me at the Bridge Theatre." He says, with a bow. "And I hope you enjoy the rest of your morning."

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