“Delighted, delighted! How is Scott? I have not had the pleasure of seeing him for quite some time – ”
“Father has been a little unwell of late,” spoke up Moira.
“I am sorry to hear that, I trust it is nothing serious?”
“No, just a lingering cold that will not abate.”
The Duke spoke a while with Ewen on the subject of horses, before turning to introduce his daughter who was standing with a group of friends.
Almost immediately there was a burst of girlish laughter and Ewen disappeared in amongst the group. Moira could see the girls flashing their eyes at him and fanning themselves coquettishly.
‘And it is hardly warm enough for that,’ she thought, almost jealous that her brother had been such an instant success.
Lady Cunningham took her around the room, introducing her to various peo
