As I can see, it was very transparent, that he is a she. ( Only those, who could find out from my poor english. )I must be more careful...

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Now it's the hour of the truth! Are you curious?

Chapter 4

-It suits you well!-Smiled Emily- Now, I regret, that you have been so long in the institute. Otherwise I'm sure you would play the role of young Johnathan in the charity performance.

- Come now, Emily!- she took off the funny wig from her head- You know, that beside I also missed you, it was a greater experience, than all the balls in London…- Than she picked up a book and threw herself with dreamy eyes in the couch in front of her girlfriend.

- So good to say, the ball…

-Oh no!- sighed Charlotte, and took the opened book at her face.

- But yes! At the end you will come as always, and will have a good time as always. What's the problem right now? I thought you like balls. I don't wonder at it. If I were you I would like it too. - Then she stood up, took the book from her face, and took it away, make her see her friend.

- Ah! The lovely Miss Dunn! What a surprise Miss Dunn! The pretty, intelligent, and polite Miss Dunn! May I ask your first dance Miss Dunn? It would be an honor to share some time with you Miss Dunn! - She says as she started to imitate their friends from the high society of London.

- Stop it! - laughed Charlotte

- Why? Do I something wrong? - She teased

- No! You're absolutely perfect! - She smiled

Emily's face suddenly became serious.

-Then what's the problem? And be honest! You seem to be so … strange. What happened?

Charlotte stood up and saw the worry in his friend eye. She didn't want it, but she had to tell somebody, and she also knew that Emily will understand her.

Emily you're so lucky!- and sat down again

Why?

Because you're over it. You have a husband, who you love from the bottom of your

heart. And no one wants you from year to year to get married to somebody, anybody.

So the old tale again?

Yes, again. But this time, I think it's more serious. Tomorrow will be my birthday, and my ball. But father behave strange. As is he had a secret, a plan. He doesn't say anything, just drop a couple of words about marriage. It's maddening.

Come on! It's just a bad intuition. Maybe ha understood you at the end, that you're only dream for now, is to live for your books, and castles, not to draw your wedding dress.

No, Emily. I know father. He is stubborn. He will not give up just like this. He has plans with me, and only God knows what they are. But he will never give up. So far, he always managed to convince me of his wants, but now, I must be strong. Believe me! He is the most stubborn a willing man of the world!

Emily looked in Charlotte's eyes and said:

I don't think so…

The door of an elegant house in London was opened by a tall butler.

- Good evening! - greeted the guests

He guided them to a fancy big ballroom, where the pairs were dancing. In the entrance, stood the hosts. The little fat Mr. Dunn made a huge grin as he saw the new guests.

Oh! My Lord, It's so good to see you. I'm glad you could come! My Lady- and kissed the back of her hand.

The honor is mine- and the lord shook Mr. Dunn's hand

Mr. Dunn introduced his wife too, than turned to the man.

I'm really glad!

It's obvious. Caroline was looking for the meeting with that angel.

I heard a lot of good from her- smiled the woman- where can I find here?

Please, follow me- asked the other women, and they walked away.

I hoped your son would come- said Mr. Dunn

Ahm. Well. Yes. Unfortunately, he had urgent obligation, which held him. He sends his kind regards to you.

Never mind! If everything goes right, we will have a lot of time to speak.

-Miss Charlotte! You're more beautiful, than I last saw you. I haven't thought that can be possible.- said Charlotte's dancing partner, while he escorted her from the dance floor.

- Oh Robert, Do you have to talk always like this?

- Unfortunately, It's not my fault. – He said with a charming smile- But I have to get your attention! There are plenty of man, who wants to earn your favor.

-Yes I know. Lot of them are already refused. - She smiled ironically

-In this case, I will be more careful…- now, he spoke in a lower voice, and moved

closer to her. The situation started to get out of her hand. – I can understand those poor lads. There you are. With your snow white skin, and black hair, with those big sensitive eyes in this beautiful peach colored dress, which emphasize your lips… You're just like a porcelain doll, a work of art…

-But I'm not- she said harshly, than with a forced smile she added- That's because I

need a drink. If you would be so kind…

- Anytime- he said, after he get over his disappointment. He kissed her hand, and walked away.

Charlotte wanted to explode! Again! Not so long, she enjoyed this kind of situations. But now, she was aware of that all of them wanted something. This her money, that her name, another one her social place, and there were young men, who wanted her for a fancy object, a status symbol, for a pretty face beside him. She had to be very careful now…

Robert came, her nerves worked hard, she had to escape. "Oh, please, somebody, anybody come, and save me!" she thought. She started to calm down as she saw her mother coming with a lady.

-Oh, my Dear, I've found you. This lady wanted to speak with the birthday girl. - Smiled her mother- Good evening, Robert! It's nice to see you!

- I'm so glad I have the opportunity to celebrate between so wonderful ladies! - answered the boy.

Charlotte started to be seized with nausea .One more word, and… Robert give the drink to her, than opened his mouth for another glorious monologue, when Mrs. Dunn disturbed him:

- How is your dear mother, Robert? Please come and tell me something about her, I haven't heard about her, for so long time…

- But…- tried the man

- Oh, Don't care about my daughter. I'm sure she will chat with the lady for a time- than she pulled away the young man with her.

Mrs. Dunn wasn't wrong. Charlotte really had a good time with the lady, in spite of she didn't know her name. I felt so good speaking not about average things, but those, she was really interested in. About art, music, her trip to Paris, architecture, what her favorite theme was. She loved old castles and forts, she felt the felt the mystery inside them, she could imagine the story, which played inside them in different time and places.

The lady listened to her, and she spoke a lot. She was said when another gentleman asked her to dance, and she had to leave her alone.

-Can I get a dance with my daughter?

-Papa? - smiled the girl, as her partner held her to his father.

- I can see, you managed to build a new friendship with her- and looked towards the lady

- Yes, she's very sympathetic. I like her.

- She likes you too

- I'm glad

- I'm too. Better way you couldn't start a future.

- What are you thinking about?

- It's always a good thing when you like your mother in law, isn't it?

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