Page 18 of The Viscount's Seduction
“Bull. He wants me in the Commons where he thinks he can control my vote. And you’re changing the subject.”
“I don’t ruin young ladies of any class or rank.”
Bink’s shoulders lowered on a deep exhale. “My faith is restored. Now you must come and see what can result from a quick trip to Gretna Green. Your nephew is sprouting a new tooth.”
He rolled his eyes, but it was only a pretense, one his older brother would expect. His nephew was crawling now and starting to be interesting. “Lead on.”
Besides, if he went home, he would only encounter Father at breakfast. By late morning, the old man would be gone, making the rounds of his cronies, and lining up his chess pieces for Parliament, where Bink and Charley had entered the lower house.
While his heir twiddled his thumbs and pursued Shaldon’s choice of a bride.
No. After Shaldon went out, he would peruse the files Father had locked in the study. And then he would accompany Perry when she made her call on the ladies.
