He was surprised, although, of course, he did not say so, at how well-furnished it was and it was obvious that the Vicar had extremely good taste.
The curtains and carpets were attractive and there were some pictures that the Duke would have liked to own himself.
He knew who was responsible however.
After he had worked with the Vicar and Lavela on the programme, he then met Mrs. Ashley.
First, however, they had to concentrate on his determination to produce the programme entirely from Little Bedlington.
Of course a great deal depended on whether Maria Colzaio would consent to perform.
The Vicar was optimistic and he had arranged to take the Duke to meet with her after luncheon.
The Duke sat down at the very good grand piano that stood in the drawing room of the Vicarage and started
