By now they had moved swiftly info the wider streets of Mayfair and were only a short distance from Park Lane.
They drew up at the front door of Stevington House and, when the footmen in their magnificent livery hurriedly appeared to lay down red carpet, once again Valeta became conscious of her appearance.
The Marquis, however, was already inside the hall before Freddie could help Valeta from the phaeton.
“I want luncheon to be served as quickly as possible,” he commanded, “and ask the housekeeper to attend to Miss Lingfield.”
Then as Harry appeared he added to the butler,
“Look after the small boy. He comes from Troon. Feed him and I shall be taking him back with me this afternoon.”
“Very good, my Lord.”
The butler appeared to be quite used to receiving strange orders and in a few
