The Duke looked at her.
“Are you expecting me to take you to India as well as to Greece?”
“It would be a wonderful experience for me. I have read and read about the countries of the East, but have never had a chance to leave Austria.”
“Then that is certainly something we should do in the future. I love travelling, but I have yet to meet a woman who wants to travel far and who does not complain when she does.”
“I will certainly not complain and I am prepared to ride anything you provide me with, even if it is an elephant or a dromedary!”
The Duke laughed.
“You may have to do both or perhaps end up with nothing more exciting than a rather reluctant mule.”
“If it has four legs, I will be thrilled with it!”
Then unexpectedly she sighed.
“What is worrying you?” the Duke asked.
“I am j
