Cecilia Hartsdowne floated into the drawing room humming a tune off key. ... Although, Cecilia could not be called the Toast of the Season, she definitely had done her family proud, as her uncle was wont to say. ... Marriage was no a necessity to Cecilia Hartsdowne because she possessed both independence and wealth. ... Her aunt and uncle, Earl and Countess of Mereford, sponsored her for the Season and would readily do so again next Season if Cecilia desired another taste of London Society.
Cecilia musings broke into Lady Mereford’s reverie. ... “Cecilia, are you playing hoaxes on your beaus again?”
Cecilia laughed. ...
Lord and Lady Mereford and Miss Cecilia Hartsdowne arrived at Lady Jersey’s ball at half past ten. ... ” remarked Cecilia as their vehicle finally stopped to let them depart. ... Cecilia followed directly behind. ...
A soft sigh escaped Cecilia as she entered the ballroom in the wake of her aunt and uncle. ... Cecilia went off to begin dancing the night away as her aunt turned just in time to hear the introductions being made to Lord Mereford. ... She had hoped that Cecilia would find someone she could marry. She had not divulged this hope to Cecilia, however. ... John Hartsdowne, “why did your sister not inform us you were coming to town? ... ”
“Who else is just now having their first Season,” asked Cecilia as her swain properly returned her to her aunt’s side. ... ”
Cecilia blushed while her aunt corrected softly, “Oh, no. Cecilia has taken pains not to become the Toast of the Season. ... ” As much as Lady Mereford wanted Cecilia to outshine all other debutantes (what chaperone would not), she respected Cecilia’s wishes. Cecilia had argued quite logically that she wanted to be known for her personality and interests, not her family or fortune. ... ” His comment reminded Lady Mereford of her great faux pax which prevented Cecilia from answering the question, “I forgot to introduce you. Cecilia, meet Lord Darrow, Earl of Lakenshire. ... Cecilia dropped a short curtsey as she reassured her aunt, “We’ve been introduced, Aunt Sally.
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