CHAPTER FOURDinner was a rather long and drawn out affair.
Looking around the room the Marquis recognised that most of the guests were older than him and, of course, very much older than Lanthia.
Whilst they were eating an orchestra was playing quietly in the courtyard, which made everything seem very romantic.
There was, however, obviously not going to be any dancing afterwards and when dinner was over, the guests moved about from one table to another talking to friends.
Some ambled into the courtyard to appreciate the orchestra, while the majority remained in the dining room and naturally clustered round the Prince of Wales and Mrs. Lillie Langtry.
The Marquis was wise enough to attempt to avoid the Prince of Wales, because they were old friends and he felt quite certain that the Pr
