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

the butler later noted had never been done to him by a duke in his life. Then he turned to Vivien; he did not kiss her hand or touch her at all, saying only, “Until next week.” She answered, “Until next week.”

He rode down the long drive, out through the gates, and was gone. The house was terrible that evening.

Her aunt did not come to dinner, so Vivien continue reading …