Once they had breakfasted the next day, Lucy and Tobias went straight to the Pump Room since all their new acquaintances said that it was the place to be in the morning. Not only was it the best way to be introduced into Bath Society, but a serious offense to the Master of Ceremonies would be caused by non-attendance. Tobias was quite surprised by the open welcome they received for merely being new faces (and a very charming one in Lucy’s case), and fresh company among the passing throng of visitors.
Despite not being able to remember all the names of the people to whom he was introduced, it was an informative excursion. Tobias was given instructions on how to purchase vouchers for the dance at the Assembly Rooms that evening. Also, the pair were invited to make up the numbers for several
