The Duke thought he was one of many who would attempt to capture her once she had made an appearance in the Social world.
He was soon very conscious, albeit surprised, that she had already fallen fast asleep and he could hear her breathing steadily and deeply beside him.
He seriously believed, knowing how beautiful she was looking, that no other man would have been able to resist the temptation to lean over and kiss her.
It was with a great effort that he forced himself to turn his back on Elva.
She had turned her back on him, so he too must try to go to sleep as he was only too well aware that tomorrow was going to be a difficult fight.
Prince Ivor was determined to be the victor and the Duke was sure that he would be a first class shot.
‘But so am I,’ the Duke consoled himself, ‘an
