“Right, then. I’m off to play cards in the library, while you…” “Avoid my aunt. Oh look, she’s seen us. Go, Islington, while you can. I’ll gallantly cut her off at the pass. She is my relation, after all.” “A mystery how you two could be related.” I turned and bestowed my loveliest smile. “That is the most wonderful thing you have ever said to me.” “Likely, yes.” Then Islington wished me luck and disappeared.
