Chapter TwoThe Duke had chosen his house party with much care.
He thought it would be a great mistake for it to be too small and even worse for it to be too big.
He also wanted to invite people who would not be particularly interested in what Edgar was doing so that he would have a chance to get to know Miss Wallace.
As he was thinking of his own amusement too, he included Lady Irene Halford, whom he knew would be only too eager to accept his invitation.
He had realised for some time that Lady Irene was stalking him, as he described it privately to himself, and he was as yet not certain whether or not he would succumb to her blandishments, which were becoming increasingly obvious.
At the same time she was one of the most beautiful women in London.
Her classical features and perfectly
