said Amelia once the last guest had departed. Justin had accompanied an old friend home, so the girls joined Mary in her sitting room. “Mrs. Bridwell grumbled, of course, but that was only to be expected.” “You enjoyed yourself, then?” asked Mary. Amelia nodded, settling onto a couch with a sigh of relief. She had danced for hours. Caroline was too excited to sit and continued to twirl about the room. “Wonderful night. I danced nd dncd n dncd…” “Slow down, Caro,” urged Mary. “You charmed everyone, but you are letting the excitement carry you away.” “I know.” She inhaled deeply, then perched on a chair. “And I made some mistakes. Lord Ridgeway couldn’t wait to get away from me.” “What happened?” Caroline clenched her hands. “He is big and intimidating – and he scowls. I do not like gentleman who tower over me.” “Did he say anything to disturb you?” asked Amelia. “N-no. But I could not slow my tongue.” “It is all right, Caro. One needn’t charm everyone,”
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