SHE DANCED ALONE IN THE EMPTY BALLROOM AFTER MIDNIGHT-UNAWARE THE DUKE WAS WATCHING

us? The Duke has not heard you sing.”

Petra rose, came to the piano, stood beside Vivien, and whispered, “Do try to play in time, cousin. You do have a way of dragging.” Then she smiled sweetly at the room.

Vivien played and Petra sang well, if a little loud. When she was done, she made a small, pretty bow, and everyone clapped more warmly, making her continue reading …