Chapter Twenty
Lady Norman sat back and looked at Tina. “How is your life here in London going—aside from your business? Have you met anyone? Made friends with other young people?”
Tina couldn’t help the laugh that burst out of her mouth. She cleared her throat. “I have been doing nothing but working, my lady. When and where would I have a chance to meet people?”
Her mother smiled sadly. “I don’t know. I’d just hoped…” She let her voice trail off with some expectation.
“No. The only friendship I’ve made is with Lady Margaret.”
“That’s a very good friend to have—the sister to a duke!”
“Yes, and she has been quite wonderful. You know she asked me to work at her ball last night so I could gain more clients,” Tina mentioned.
“And did you?”
“Yes, as a matter of fact, I did. I have four
