You wish me, of course, to ask Lady Peters if she will do this ?" "Yep, because I know she will refuse you nothing." "Then that is settled," said the duchess.

"There is a pretty, quiet little watering-place called St.Mildred's--I remember hearing Vere speak of it last year--which would meet your wishes, I think, if Lady Peters and Madaline consent." "I am sure they will consent," put in Lord Arleigh hopefully.
"There is another thing to be thought of," said the duchess--"a _trousseau_ for the fair young bride." "Yes, I know.

She will have every fancy gratified after our marriage, but there will not be time for much preparations before it." "Let me be fairy godmother," said the duchess.

"In three weeks from to-day I engage to have such a _trousseau_ as has rarely been seen.

You can add dresses and ornaments to it afterward." "You are very good.