Chapter 12After the concert concluded, the audience filed out en masse without Charles receiving any further overtures from Miss Fitzalan, even when Charles and Avery lingered outside the Assembly Rooms to assist Aunt Clarissa and her daughters into their carriage.
“Why don’t you come back to our house on The Circus for a dish of tea or a glass of wine, Charles? You can walk there with Avery,” Aunt Clarissa announced.
Amused by her machinations and glad to have been granted Avery’s presence, Charles strolled back along Bennett Street at Avery’s side.
“I’m sure Aunt Clarissa has told you the story of her Season?” Avery asked.
“She did indeed, making it very clear it was a parable. Although I don’t think I can be classed as a foolish virgin.”
“Temporarily foolish, perhaps. As for the ot
