the luckiest lady in london by sherry thomas

“At this point, I would not be surprised.” She was silent for a few breaths. “The entire course of recent history seems to have been conspiring against you.” “They, too, were not thinking of the future impoverishment of all the English squires who would have otherwise made wonderful husbands for me.” “You forgot to mention the gentlemen who made rail and steam transportation ever faster and cheaper, as well as those who modernized agricultural machinery,” she replied glumly. When Parliament repealed the Corn Laws, I’m sure all the eminent gentlemen who voted in favor never thought their decision would have such repercussions on your marital aspirations.” He cast a glance of unhappy longing toward Miss Cantwell. Pitt was among them, standing next to Miss Lovett. They passed the cluster of young men and women playing blindman’s buff. “I do not pretend to understand what drives your interest in me, save to know that it is not the kind that leads to a church.”Ĭlever, clever girl. And then, in a moment of genuine curiosity, “Am I?” “I will hold myself forgivable as long as I am not sowing those hopes in your heart,” he answered glibly. “I have no doubt you will be ultimately held blameless, but you cannot convince me that you are not aware of the hope you are sowing in Lady Balfour’s heart.” “I hope you would approve-that a man in my position does what he can to avoid marrying by accident.” At the end of the Season, when she looks back and wonders why there is no proposal from you, she will see that every time we have been thrust together, it has been as a favor either to Lord Tenwhestle or herself-and that you have never sought me out on your own.” “I can truthfully avow I have never done anything to give her hope,” Felix answered her charge, a tiniest bit of smugness to his tone.

She really did have a pretty walk, as if she were gliding, with just enough sway to her hips to give interest to her movement. “You should not give my sponsor such hope,” said Miss Cantwell, as they left Lady Balfour’s earshot.

The luckiest lady in london by sherry thomas