She remembered that she had thought the house to be the most romantic place on earth and the young man the most romantic figure she had ever encountered.
Listening to her stepmother and stepsisters eagerly discussing the new Viscount, she wondered if he could possibly be the young man she had met in the garden.
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Mrs. Clerefall had little doubt that Lord Mannerly would only have to set eyes on her daughters and he would desire one of them for his wife.
Avis and Evadne were of the same opinion, though each secretly considered that she would be the chosen one.
Andrea listened to their chatter over breakfast with silent reserve. Whatever the new Viscount may be like, he would have his pick of the whole of the County.
Her stepsisters were neither beautiful nor wealthy and Lord Mannerly
