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Even more people laughed at that.
“What’s the prize?” Lady Katherine asked.
Lord Brown placed a finger to his mouth, seeming to consider it. “Tomorrow, we will hunt for the perfect yuletide log and greenery to decorate the house. The winner will get help from three manservants in the endeavor, while the loser will have only his own eyes and the ones of those who take pity on him.”
“All that, based on the outcome of a billiards game?” Lady Honeyfield asked.
“Why not?” Lord Brown said, turning to Lord Weston, his smile growing hard. “I like a good challenge.”
The room stilled, and everyone seemed to be waiting to hear if Lord Weston would agree.
“Very well,” he said at length. “Lead the way.”
