At two-thirty precisely the Duke arrived.
When he came into Milly’s sitting room, which was not very large, Helga felt he filled the whole room, not only because he was so tall but also because his personality seemed to vibrate from him.
It was what she had expected from hearing his voice although she was unable to see him.
What she had not realised was that any man could be quite so handsome.
First he greeted Milly and then, as he turned to look at her, Helga felt as if his eyes not only took in her outward appearance but penetrated deep inside her.
It was as if he was searching for something that was not immediately apparent. It was just an impression she had.
Then he smiled in what she thought was an irresistible manner as Milly said,
“May I introduce Miss Helga Grosvenor? She sa
