The Virgin Huntress
“After indulging in five heavy courses, he beckoned for a refill of his wine and slumped indolently in his chair. “I assume you’ve paid your duty call to Upper Grosvenor?”Hew smiled. “I, indeed, paid a call and discovered to my delight that it was not in the least onerous. On the contrary, it was most pleasurable.”“Was it, at that?” DeVere look intrigued. “And how is little Vesta?”“Vesta? She has quite the look of Annalee about her, pretty enough to take, I suppose, but a timid little thing.”DeV...ere studied his glass. “She’s coming out this season. Comes from excellent stock and has a healthy dowry.”Hew raised a hand. “Rein back, big brother! I recall you promised me no interference on that front—choosing my own path to hell and all that rot. Don’t think to match me with some simpering chit just because you desire an alliance with your best friend!”DeVere gave a blithe shrug. “Simply pointing out the obvious advantages. Though you do surprise me by your description of the girl.MoreLess
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