She had read several pages and was just becoming interested in the plot when she heard the door open and two people came into the room.
Because she had no wish to be disturbed, she tucked in her legs, which she had stretched out on the cushioned seat and hoped that they would go away without seeing her.
Then she heard the Duc de St. Brière say in French to the Major Domo, who she knew was in charge of the household,
“Has everything been arranged?”
“Oui, Monsieur le Duc, everything is exactly as you requested.”
“Bon! Now I want to know his Lordship’s plans for the next few days.”
The Major Domo hesitated for a moment before he answered,
“Tonight there is to be a small dinner party. For tomorrow, I have not yet been given any orders about luncheon, but Monsieur le Duc de Wellington is
