The footman knew well enough not to argue with Lord Eward and so when he saw the man approach he was immediately granted access. "A lesson well learned," he mumbled as he passed, but changed his dark demeanor to a bright smile on seeing the hostess.
"Lady Gwendolyn, please, your smile is welcome enough and there will be no curtsey for me. Good gracious, am I late? Or am I on time to debate and annoy those stuffy Whigs?"