Chapter Two“I have been negotiating,” the Duke began, “a financial deal on a very large scale with an American and not only am I concerned but also, and of course this is very confidential, is the Prince of Wales.”
Milly made a little murmur, but she did not interrupt him.
She knew that the Prince was always hard up and that a number of financial geniuses as well as his personal friends helped him financially from time to time.
'‘Everything has gone smoothly,” the Duke continued, “and Cyrus Vanderfeld is due to arrive in England tomorrow and is coming to stay with me at Rock Castle for the weekend.”
It flashed through Milly’s mind that maybe he was going to invite her too as one of his guests, although it seemed extraordinary that he should do so.
“I have learnt at the last moment,” t
