Chapter 11During one of the many dances of the Season, Jo suggested his scheme to Percy. He’d nodded and agreed to help, rather distracted by keeping a careful brotherly gaze on Phoebe, in case her vivacious manner was misinterpreted by any over-eager gentlemen.
When the orchestra struck up for a waltz and Phoebe’s golden-red head shook in refusal to a persistent young man, Percy heaved a sigh of relief that he need not intervene. Jo was now dutifully leading Eustacia onto the dance floor so Percy couldn’t quiz him further about his intentions.
The next day, when calling into Leicester Square, Percy mentioned the plan to Nathan who looked as taken aback as Percy. “Oh well, if it’s what they want, then I can’t see any harm in it,” he said with a shrug. “I can rustle up some Champagne from
