“That, my dear girl, is your best weapon. For the simple reason that Rock, I am convinced, has never had a conversation with a debutante, nor if he could help it, has ever looked in their direction.”
“You mean he is frightened of being trapped?”
“Of course he is, as all young men are, and a rich Duke is the prize every ambitious mother and father wish for their daughter.”
“But how – just how can I possibly do what you are advising me to do?”
“I think, dearest, because you are so clever you will know instinctively how to play your cards. The first thing is not to be aggressive but elusive.”
“I – don’t understand, Aunt Alice – ”
“I cannot play your part for you, but work it out for yourself that every woman Rock has looked at has fallen into his arms like an overripe peach. I am sure i
