“Georgina tilted her head, examining the large vase of pink and white roses. “They look lovely in either place.” Elizabeth sighed in exasperation. “That is not very much help! The guests will be arriving in an hour, or less, and I cannot even situate the decorations. At least the refreshments are prepared and laid out.” She glanced toward the open doors of the dining room, where a sumptuous repast was spread. “Perhaps the crab cakes would have been better than the mushroom tarts?” “The mushroom ...tarts are delicious!” Georgina paused before a mirror, and straightened the amber combs in her hair. She smoothed the bodice of her saffron-gold gown. Was it just a trifle too low-cut? Would Alex like it? She giggled, and tugged the satin bodice just a bit lower. “Georgina, you are not attending!” Elizabeth cried. “Of course I am,” Georgina answered. “Why are you so very worried? You have given many routs before, Lizzie.” “This is my first salon, and I want it to be a great success.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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