Josiah jerked a humorous thumb in the direction of Sally, who was still tête-à-tête with the Corporal.
“Nonsense, Father.”
“Well, it’s my opinion.”
It was hard for Mrs. Doctor to believe that her youngest sister could be the attraction. But her father was clear upon the point. And that being the case it made the pity all the greater that Sally had declined the invitation to be present. She had been urged to come to luncheon and meet the Duke who was anxious to meet her, but she had preferred to stay at Park Crescent and play with the children.
So like her!
XLV
“D’YOU mind if I smoke, Mother?”
The lady at the tea table looked mutely at her lord.