The Consultation

Four quiet questions. The House will suggest two fragrances to begin with.

The first question, one of four Which room would you return to?

The library After dinner, the fire allowed to burn low The river The first week of July, mist on the water The tack room Lantern light, the night before the meet The glasshouse Citrus in February, frost on the panes The moor Heather, and a lodge with one lamp lit The long drive Wet gravel, an engine ticking as it cools

The second question, two of four At what hour are you most yourself?

First light Before anyone important has arrived Midday A long lunch, out of doors Late afternoon Tea, and the light turning gold After dinner Short sentences, long silences

The third question, three of four Which cloth do you reach for?

Tweed Older than its owner, and better for it Linen Pressed in the morning, creased by noon Cashmere Soft enough that nobody need know Waxed cotton For weather, and for not minding it

The last question, four of four What would you rather be remembered for?

A steady nerve Calm at the wheel, and elsewhere Good counsel The one people telephone Ease Never seeming to try Constancy Turning up, in all weathers Warmth A kindness nobody else noticed Independence The long way home, by choice

HERITAGE

Fragrance in the English manner. Composed slowly, worn quietly.

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