Mama was holding a letter when Louise entered. “We need a new plan, Loosy. Granville has informed me that further inquiries into Lord Cowper reveal that he’s been courting Lady Katie Compton, and they are about to become engaged.” Louise heard her mother’s words but couldn’t quite believe them. If that was the case, then why had Lord Cowper been so friendly to Louise? Why had he accepted all the invitations and spent so much time flattering her? More than that though, Louise had thought he liked her. She smoothed her hands along her upper skirt, noting that her fingers were trembling. “Again?”
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