It is virtually impossible not to watch him. In a world of pampered dandies, he is a well-muscled self-made man who declares the rail is the future. Though he is ridiculously rich, he still has the scars and the feel of the street to recommend him. When I began to hear rumors about his…proclivities, I was skeptical. But the more people of my sphere whispered, the more I began to wonder. Could it truly be that handsome, virile Quinton Uppington enjoyed men and women in equal measure? Titillated, I invited him to our country party with Christopher’s orders to find out the truth. I watched him the first few days, marking his attentions and trying to guess his needs. I saw him play quite vigorously with Lady Luna, who he had in the hallway against the wall one bright morning as I watched and from a parlor. But I also saw him cast glances at some of my more handsome footmen. I dared to begin to believe the rumors and tonight I put my plan into action.
