DENISE I.

Her Grace and Mother both turned in their direction. “Is everything all right, my dear?” Mother said. “Splendid, my lady,” Lord Alex replied. “Oh, dear me, Lady Wilton.” Her Grace’s hands fluttered “I believe I have been remiss. I never introduced my second son, Lord Alex Pemberton.” Patience threw a quick glance in Lord Alex’s direction to see his lips tighten as he stood and bowed to her mother. “My lady, it is a pleasure to meet you.”