Boredom! Boredom! Awful boredom! Neil picked at his plate, trying not to yawn. How he hates weddings, and especially engagements. Some nasty memoriesabout it. There is nothing more disgusting than to see the happy faces of the bride and groom! He wished to go away from this laughter, fun and congratulations!
He was sat next to the pretty girls of marriageable age, probably for viewing to these beauties will make him a desire to marry. Certainly not! No talks about his wedding, at least for the next ten years, he will not tolerate! Enough of this nonsense. As long as it's enough for him of women, which can be bought for money.
The girl from left side of him began to read her own verses. Legan Jr. pleaded to God. Well, when he can leave this bunch of clowns?
The music began, and the dancing began. His sister danced with her new cavalier - Henry Rochester, he was an Englishman. It seems that Eliza was delighted with his handsome and suave manner. Neil sighed - sister was the only woman whom he admired and does not despised.
Why? Well, firstly, she was clever. Clever - it does not mean "took home schooling, is able to play the piano, dancing, painting watercolors and knows Latin," "clever" in his vocabulary meant that it was possible to talk whith her about everything, making no allowances for the fact that she is a woman.
Secondly, she had character. She had her own opinion, and bravely defended it. In contrast to these pale creatures who in any dispute started crying or babbling.
Third ... Why, thirdly, Eliza was the closest person to him almost his entire adult life. But time passes and everything changes. They are no longer children, soon she will marry, and her brother will see her only on a family holidays.
The young man's gaze of brown eyes turned to another couple who, no doubt, stood out against the background of the rest of the dancers.
These were, of course, the head of clan Andrew - William Albert and his adopted daughter still Candice White Audrey. If Neil could he contemptuously spit on the floor, he would have done it, but the rules of etiquette do not permit this.
William Albert, in an expensive tuxedo sitting on him like a glove, circled Candy in dance. She was laughing, shaking vigorously her curly head. Her dress was - eyes do not tear. Most likely, it was her guardian's gift. Perhaps soon Legan family will be invited to another engagement. Why not? Kind "Uncle William" carefully picked up the dress with so plunging neckline that although Neil tried not to look at the charms of Miss White, but his eyes stayed on the delicate skin of the breast future Mrs. Andrew again and again. Explosions of her laughter rang like thousands of bells, and her shouts: "Oh, Mr. Albert! What do you mean, Mr. Albert?" Oh, the curse!
To all of these pleasant observations the fact that he had to dance with the girls recorded in his dance card, was added. This custom was holy observed by Elroy Grandmother who sat in his chair, straight as a stick, and sternly looked around the hall in search of those who violate the rules of high society. It is better not to annoy her, so Neil looked at his card and invited this lovely young lady from his left side, this new homebrew Byron.
Dancing waltz with Miss Murdoch, who was nonstop talking Legan Jr. squinting, looked at Candy, who was dancing with Archibald at that time. Eyes of Junior Cornwell almost as well as Neil's ones devoured Miss White. "The poor fellow probably he regrets about his engagement," - Neil thought gleefully, and Candy laughed again and again, sometimes awkwardly stepping on the feet of her partner so that Archie had to keep her, and sometimes more cuddle. Cornwell's face became gloomy and thoughtful.
"She does not even know about her power over men ... But ... I think that she suspects about it and oh, how she uses it! 'Wild surmise lit up Neil's mind, and he gritted his teeth. Yes, she knows and understands. And laughing at them all!
After return his partner to the table and thanked her, Neil looked at the card. After he will dance with all the girls from the list, he can quietly leave the celebration. So it is necessary to quickly finish it.
The young man was surprised to read the following name of his partner "Candice White Audrew." What the hell? Neil darkly looked to the grandmother's eyes -she made this cards. What For? What is it?! Is it necessary? But perhaps grandmother knew what to do - members of family Andrew and Legan will be dancing with each other, to show that within the family there is no strife and squabbles, and maybe Grandma wanted to show that Neil and Candy get along well with each other despite, the last their engagement and scandal ัั ัะต. Fine! He will not disappoint his grandmother.
- Let me invite you - Neil bowed slightly and gave false smile to "Uncle William," who, of course, was sitting next to his stepdaughterd, offered his arm to Candy.
She made a face and looked at Albert. He nodded encouragingly to girl: "Do not worry, I'll make sure that everything is fine with you." Candy sighed and put her hand in the hand of Neil.