The Irish Duke
The Irish Duke
“The townhouse in St. James’s didn’t even have a ballroom.”
Georgina fastened Louisa’s diamond necklace, then did the same for Georgy.
A knock came on the bedchamber door, and Louisa opened it to find her brother Edward dressed in his naval uniform. “Oh, how very smart you look, Lieutenant Russell. Thank you for coming.”
“Wouldn’t miss my sisters’ debutante ball. I see Jack is here, but do you know if Charles is coming?”
“Jack will be returning to Woburn tomorrow. But Charles arrived from Oxford... last night. He passed his examinations with flying colors,” his mother said proudly.
“That means he’ll soon be wearing a uniform. Lord knows why he prefers the army.”
“Cavalry, I warrant. He’s mad about horses,” Lu explained.
“Well, at least we agree he’s mad,” Georgy quipped. “I expect your friend Teddy Holland will be here tonight, Edward?”
“Yes, it will be like an Oxford reunion. George Grey will be here, and James Hamilton.”
“We saw Abercorn at the theater recently.MoreLess
Georgina fastened Louisa’s diamond necklace, then did the same for Georgy.
A knock came on the bedchamber door, and Louisa opened it to find her brother Edward dressed in his naval uniform. “Oh, how very smart you look, Lieutenant Russell. Thank you for coming.”
“Wouldn’t miss my sisters’ debutante ball. I see Jack is here, but do you know if Charles is coming?”
“Jack will be returning to Woburn tomorrow. But Charles arrived from Oxford... last night. He passed his examinations with flying colors,” his mother said proudly.
“That means he’ll soon be wearing a uniform. Lord knows why he prefers the army.”
“Cavalry, I warrant. He’s mad about horses,” Lu explained.
“Well, at least we agree he’s mad,” Georgy quipped. “I expect your friend Teddy Holland will be here tonight, Edward?”
“Yes, it will be like an Oxford reunion. George Grey will be here, and James Hamilton.”
“We saw Abercorn at the theater recently.MoreLess
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