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“My good Lord Sandbourne,” Jasper replied. The two friends shook hands.
“Thank you for having us, my dear Lord Sandbourne,” his mother said.
“Thank you, Stephen,” he said quickly. He smiled at his good friend, who was beaming from ear-to-ear.
“Come in, come in,” Stephen said, ushering them in among the other guests. “Now, everyone is here.”
Jasper noted the way that Lady Ella glanced at his friend. She was willowy, with dark eyes and dark hair. Stephen clearly had eyes only for Lady Selina.
It was a shame. Stephen and Lady Ella would have been perfect for each other.
Jasper found himself seated beside Lady Leah, on one of the settees. He noticed, with a shade of ire, that Stephen was standing beside Lady Selina, who was perched delicately on the other settee. He was talking to her animatedly, and she was all gracious smiles.
Jasper felt himself begin to simmer. He had never before felt jealous, but he was. He had never been in love before.
Pre-dinner cordials were handed out. Jasper sipped his, finding it blindingly sweet. He wished that it would all be over.
