The Incomparable Miss Compton (2001) - Plot & Excerpts
Malcolm was not a little surprised to find an excessive amount of interest in his behavior at the ball. To his mind, he had been rather blatant in his attentions. Indeed, had he shown as much interest in an act introduced to Parliament as he had shown in Miss Compton, his opponents would have had no doubt as to how he intended to vote. Yet he had not even quit Almack’s before he was questioned on his intentions. The first person was Prestwick. “Very nice,” he complimented Malcolm as he exited the refreshment room. His position near the door left no doubt that he had been lying in wait. Malcolm raised an eyebrow. “I beg your pardon?” Chas shook his head. “Come, Malcolm, I know a ploy when I see one. God knows, I’ve used them often enough. I merely wished to express my appreciation at your subtlety. For a moment, even I thought you were interested in the elder Miss Compton.” “And now you think otherwise?” Malcolm asked with a frown. Chas chuckled. “Of course. Oh, I’ll grant you Miss Compton is handsome in a sturdy sort of way.
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