Whatever you called it, Kate thought with dismay, it didn’t go with lemon yellow. “Kate!” Penelope called out, after closing her door behind her. “What a surprise. I didn’t realize you were attending.” Kate nodded. “I think we might have been issued a late invitation. We met Lady Bridgerton only just last week.” “Well, I know I just said I was surprised, but I’m actually not surprised. Lord Bridgerton has been paying much attention to your sister.” Kate flushed. “Yes,” she stammered. “He has.” “That is what the gossips say, at least,” Penelope continued. “But then again, one can’t always trust the gossips.” “I have rarely known Lady Whistledown to be incorrect,” Kate said. Penelope just shrugged and then looked down at her gown with disgust. “She certainly is never incorrect about

