CHAPTER FIVE“I have had such a lovely day” Carolyn announced to the Marquis when she came down the stairs to dinner.
“I am delighted to hear it. What have you done?”
“We went out to luncheon with those nice people you introduced us to,” Carolyn replied. “Then we watched the polo and your son played brilliantly.”
“I thought you went shopping,” the Marquis queried.
“Oh, we did that in the morning,” Carolyn explained. “I have bought a glorious, glorious gown for your party and if you don’t like it, I shall just sit in a corner and cry.”
The Marquis laughed.
“I am sure that is something that will not happen and you will undoubtedly be the belle of my ball.”
“I do hope so,” Carolyn smiled, “but, as my s – my stepmother said, there is a lot of competition in London.”
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