Lady Carrington laughed.
“That sounds very like Yvonne,” she remarked.
“I expect, if the truth be known, she is angry at having to find herself another escort for this evening’s parties,” the Duchesse smiled.
“I imagine there is no lack of those willing to offer themselves in such a role,” Lady Carrington replied. “Last time I saw Yvonne she was surrounded by beaux.”
“Let’s be frank, my dear Vera,” the Duchesse said, “and admit that a pretty face is what every woman needs to make life easy and simple for her.”
“Easy perhaps,” Lady Carrington agreed. “But I am not certain about simplicity.”
“It is certainly difficult if one is not pretty,” the Duchesse countered.
She turned towards Sheena.
“I am sure you, Mrs. Lawson, find life both easy and simple.”
“Not at the moment, madame,” Sh
