CHAPTER SIXWhen Rock and Venetia duly arrived at Calais, they found that her father had ordered a drawing room carriage for them and it was attached to the express train for Paris.
Venetia had never seen one and she was thrilled.
“It is just like a small doll’s house,” she enthused to Rock, “and I feel very grand. The only person I have heard of using one before is the Queen.”
“I think most wealthy people have one now,” Rock replied, “and your father is so kind in ordering it for us.”
There were two small cabins and the drawing room itself had luxurious and comfortable armchairs.
There was also a pantry, which Rock’s valet opened at once, bringing out a magnum of champagne and two glasses.
As the train moved off, Rock raised his glass.
“Now this is a real beginning to our honeymoon,
