His father, therefore, in consultation with the Bishop who, fortunately, was an old friend, arranged for Daniel to be appointed Vicar to a small village in Worcestershire.
It was assumed that their presence there would offend no one and their social crime would soon be forgotten.
Actually, there was very little social life in their new Parish, which suited Lady Louise, who wanted only to be alone with the man she loved.
They were supremely happy with their only child until, as Ula grew older and, as her mother saw, very lovely, she wondered how it would be possible for her ever to meet the right sort of man she could marry.
There was, however, no chance of her being forgiven by her own family for refusing to marry the Duke and Daniel’s father was now dead.
His two elder brothers were
