Chapter Nineteen
Ellen turned to see Lord Colburne ride up with his wife.
“Your eyes are as keen as ever, Colburne.” He reached out to shake Lord Colburne’s hand. “And don’t tell me this is the beauty you duped into marrying you?”
“The one and the same,” Colburne said with a laugh. “My dear, Lord Pennyston is an old school friend of mine.”
Diana nodded to him, smiling. “It’s a pleasure, my lord. And Ellen, how lovely to see you too. I have to say I got the better end of this deal, my lord. I married a wonderful man, and I convinced him to ride a horse.”
“Do you not ride?” Lord Pennyston asked his friend.
“Did you ever see me on horseback when we were at school?” Lord Colburne asked.
Lord Pennyston looked off into the distance for a moment and then back to his friend. “No, I can’t sa
