"My dear, you honour me. I promise no more than a kick Minuet." He says, smiling bright at her, "And I shall not steal you away from our dear Doctor for very long."
"Of course you should participate, my dear! I would be hurt if you were to stay behind. Tell me, Miss Wexley, do you Hawk?" He asks, clearly enjoying her company. Lucky Doctor Perkins! No doubt he would have found himself a beautifully charming young lady in the end, but Lord Hurst did not expect her to be so charming, or so beautiful. Good luck to them both, he could not help thinking.