Re: Ashley and Fitzy and Open
“Of course you can,” he nodded. She wanted to do her best for him, she was eager to get it right and be respectful, and he appreciated that. He could easily forgive a faux pas when he knew that she actually cared.
With her arm on his, he walked with her across to where the Earl was sitting. His children had clearly positioned him well so that he could observe the dance floor as well as having easy access to food and drinks. Darcy knew that the walking stick leaning by his chair was not just for show.
“Hello, uncle,” Darcy started, and the old man’s expression softened into a smile as he looked up. “May I introduce my wife, Mrs Ashley Darcy,” he started, feeling a bit of a thrill as he said it for the first time to someone else. “Mrs Darcy, this is my uncle, the Earl of Matlock.”