With the pantomime complete and everyone in a jolly mood, Mrs. Ellis passed around peppermint sticks while everyone sang together.
God rest ye merry, gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Remember, Christ, our Saviour
Was born on Christmas day
To save us all from Satan's power
When we were gone astray
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy.
After the singing, Lady Staton sat down to the piano and played an upbeat waltz. Edward bowed to Daphne.
“May I sign my name to your dance card, Lady Daphne?”
“I don’t have a dance card, Mr. Ellis. It’s only family and friends here this fine Christmas day, and besides, I’m no longer in need of dance cards. I’m engaged, didn’t you know? I’ll be married soon.”
“Whoever the man is, he is the most fortunate man ev
