CHAPTER THREELord Shelford arrived late afternoon. He was somewhat concerned to find Davina with a chill and desired her to retire to bed, but she was anxious to take tea with him by the fire. She wanted to hear all about London and her sister’s wedding plans.
“Regine is determined to marry from our London house,” said Lord Shelford. “She also wants to throw a big engagement party there next Spring.”
Davina clapped her hands. “You will have to let me return to London then, Papa!”
Lord Shelford glanced at his daughter. He wondered when it would be politic to inform her of Felix Boyer’s engagement. Davina caught his look and guessed what lay behind it.
“And did you see anything of Mr. Boyer?” she asked with an air of innocence.
“I can’t say I did,” replied her father, leaning forward to
