An Early Engagement
“she wrote. You worried for nothing. We are all settled in and having a delightful time. We are very well received, judging from all the invitations on the mantel, and Nadine spends hours each day deciding which we shall accept. We have heeded your dictates—she crossed that out and amended it to advice—and have elected not to travel to Vienna. Although the company does get a little thinner as so many travel to the gaiety of the Congress there, after being kept from travel on the Continent for so... long, we feel there is quite enough to keep us content in London for the nonce. We hear the peace talks are stalled, while the festivities there increase. Our social rounds in London are flourishing well enough....
Indeed, the Stocktons’ popularity could not have been greater. Geoff could be counted on to dance with the shyest girls, those who intimidated him least, pleasing the hostesses no end. A toned-down Nadine was delighted with the steady stream of beaux and flower baskets through Portman Square, and the smiles and nods from the callers’ mothers.MoreLess
Indeed, the Stocktons’ popularity could not have been greater. Geoff could be counted on to dance with the shyest girls, those who intimidated him least, pleasing the hostesses no end. A toned-down Nadine was delighted with the steady stream of beaux and flower baskets through Portman Square, and the smiles and nods from the callers’ mothers.MoreLess
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