A Gallant of Groundwork

“You know you cannot be with her until after the wedding. I recognize the waiting is difficult, but you will be glad you did. I am glad I did.”He looked at Anthony with a questioning glance. No one had believed the wedding had not been anticipated, and surely the scandal of the engagement to Edwina had only one bright side in the light flouting of marrying her sister? Once one had a scandalous courtship, there was little peace to be bought in a chastity that was only to last another few weeks.“It is difficult to believe you are being honest,” Colin told him. “I am sure you did not follow all the way through, but you did not read psalms and debate the merits of the Apothecaries Act.”Anthony gave a superior look. “Clothing remained on. Any conception took place much later. I was a most upright gentleman.”