8
GETTING THE SHOW ON THE ROAD
But William didn’t need to check up – Lavinia was already on the phone. Not one to miss a trick, she was soon purring down the phone to her nearest and dearest.
‘Mumsie, don’t you think it’s time you gave the signal to get the show on the road?’
‘Patience, my darling,’ cautioned her mother. ‘There are one or two things I need to get fixed up first.’
‘But Mumsie, I thought we had it all cut and dried – what’s the hold-up? I need the go ahead so I can organise the bridesmaid and my special outfit for the occasion – you know the one. I can’t wait to see the dress designs.’
‘You don’t realise, pet. This is just the chance I’ve been waiting for. At last I shall be able to get that old stuffed shirt of a general to let me handle the Hospital Appeal and what i
