Chapter Seventeen
The following day, at precisely four fifteen, Reath’s carriage pulled up to Lady Darlington’s town house. He had written to Lady Darlington that morning, asking her permission for Miss Whately to join them on their outing to the museum. Miss Whately herself had replied in a very pretty hand that she had been given permission.
He picked up Merry and Miss Collingwood first. Unfortunately, Huntley and his wife had been unable to join them. But still, he hoped that the day would be a success, even without Lady Huntley’s vitality or Huntley’s thoughtful charm.
Miss Whately’s face flushed with excitement as he handed her into the carriage. “I am so exceedingly grateful that you have arranged this expedition, Lord Reath. I have been wanting to go the British Museum, but did
