Chapter FourDriving towards the Hall beside Nanette, Prunella had an unaccountable feeling in her breast that she could not explain.
She supposed that it was because she felt embarrassed at seeing the Earl after their conversation of yesterday, but she was aware that it was also due to her appearance.
Although she had protested violently, Nanette had insisted on her trying on a number of her gowns to see which was the most becoming.
“I will not go anywhere dressed in white like a debutante!” Prunella insisted firmly. “I am nearly twenty-two and, as you have pointed out when you are angry with me, well on the way to being an old maid.”
“I only said that because you upset me,” Nanette answered. “You may be older in years. Prunella, but sometimes I feel that you are younger than me. But t
