“Well,” drawled Lady Lillimere, “this is an interesting situation. And I should probably check on my horses. They’ll be restless.” A faint moue of bewilderment from Louise. “But you said it was an interesting situation.” “Yes, my dear,” returned Lady Lillimere, laughing. “That’s why I’m leaving. I’m not normally one for politeness, but there’s a fine line between irreverence and vulgarity.” “Really?” Lady Marleigh sounded heartbreakingly disappointed. “Badger, does that mean we have to leave as well?” Whatever happened next was communicated without further need for words. It was
