“That is good common sense,” Nicholas chimed in. He had now joined them after everything had been packed into the vans and Alvita realised that her brother was quite content to let him do what he considered to be the dirty work and had not interfered. Now, as if they felt that it was a mistake to have been talking about Russia, Charles and Ivor started to tell Alvita about the many balls that took place every night for the debutantes of the year. Also of the theatres she would want to visit which had shows that were entrancing London because the music and acting were so appealing. “I was quite certain you would be musical,” Charles said to Ivor. “There is one show which I will take you to tomorrow evening if you are not already booked at some more attractive entertainment.” Ivor laugh