“ Hero might have enjoyed the evening spent at Almack's Assembly Rooms, but it had not been one of unmixed pleasure for her escort, while for one other person it had been an evening of almost unleavened… Georgette Heyer
“ Miss Milborne rose to her feet somewhat suddenly. 'I send for George?' she repeated, in stupefied notes. 'Have you taken leave of your senses?''No, of course I have not! You must know that there can b… Georgette Heyer
