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Оглавление‘Would you do me the pleasure of dancing the waltz with me?’
Charlotte’s happiness was complete. ‘I should be delighted, my lord.’
There was a murmur of excitement as the couples took to the floor. Belatedly Charlotte realised that Henrietta was glowering at her. Oh, no! Henrietta had probably expected the earl to offer her the waltz.
‘My lord, I think Henrietta wishes to dance the waltz with you. And I feel a little unwell, so—’
‘Oh, no! You shall not sacrifice yourself for her this time. You are not unwell, for I never saw you in greater looks, and it is you I wish to dance with—not your cousin. Let her find a partner from among her admirers.’
Shocked, but secretly pleased, Charlotte let it go. In truth, this was her wish. Right now she wanted to enjoy this dance, with this man, in this ballroom.
