Before she knew it, Victoria heard the sound of the clock on the mantel chime the quarter hour. Fifteen minutes to go. Thankfully, her mother and sister were not at home. Contrary to Winifred’s fears, Lord Valbourg had not taken her in disgust over the rumours about Victoria being Valentine Lawe. He had simply been preoccupied with his mother’s illness and had had no time to spare on the redecoration of his new house. Once Lady Alderbury turned the corner, however, he had written to ask if they might arrange the shopping expedition, and today he had collected them to do just that. They expected to be gone for a few hours. That, at least, gave Victoria some breathing room. The thought of her mother being present as she tried to explain herself to Alistair was decidedly offputting. However, given that someone had to be in the room when he came to call, Victoria decided it should be Laurence. The presence of her father might definitely indicate hopes of a proposal.
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