“Lord Maccon and I are currently not on speaking terms.” “Good gracious me, why ever not? It is so much more fun when you are.” Lord Akeldama had seen Miss Tarabotti and the earl through many an argument, but neither had ever resorted to silence before. That would defeat the purpose of their association. “My mother wants him to marry me. And he agreed!” said Miss Tarabotti, as though that explained everything.
