The Duke went off into the garden and Ivan took Shenda back into the hall.
Guests were still arriving in droves, eager to join in the festivities and so they paid little attention to the newly married couple as they slipped out.
By sheer good luck they found that Ivan’s carriage was parked not too far from the entrance.
As they drove off, he took Shenda into his arms.
There was no need to say anything.
He kissed her until she felt as if she was floating up into the sky to join the angels who had just sung so beautifully at their wedding.
Then, as the carriage came to a standstill outside a house in Berkeley Square, Shenda whispered,
“I have no – nightgown with me.”
Ivan laughed.
“I doubt if you will need one, my precious. But if it makes you shy, I am sure Higgins will find you s
