CHAPTER FOURThe Marquis set off at seven o’clock sharp before either of his guests were downstairs.
He was determined not to see his aunt again and he thought that she might try and spoil his plan for Edith if they talked about it.
He had not only written a letter to Peter about the house and his flowers but also to Lord Basildon.
He had told him how delightful it had been to meet his daughter and how interested he was in the flowers she had told him about and he was suggesting that he and Peter went into a joint partnership together.
He knew that Lord Basildon would find it difficult to refuse Edith the right to marry the man she loved.
Firefly was ready for him and his Head Groom had already fixed on the saddle two large bags that were similar to those used by messengers in the past
