There was a faint twist to the Marquis’s lips, as if, she thought, he questioned what she said before, but he remarked, “And you thought that very pretty gown in which you arrived would be suitable for a kennel maid?”
Diona blushed, and he thought perhaps be had been unkind.
There was a little pause before she answered, “It was only on my way – here that I thought of being a – kennel maid as a way of employment. Of course, if your Lordship does – engage me, I will somehow buy the appropriate – clothes. “
The Marquis did not have to reply because at that moment Dawson announced dinner.
Roderic immediately offered her his arm, saying, “I think you look very pretty, but I doubt if my uncle’s dogs will be able to compliment you as eloquently as I can!”
Diona laughed and replied, “If you b
