Mother's wishes were no different than what was expected of every respectable person of society. Will simply needed to grow up and understand his place in the world. But mother certainly was doing a good job of nagging Will on her own. Gerald just had to mention one event or another and let the dominoes fall where they may.

In truth, it had been boring. Not that he would ever admit this. But some of the company had been pleasant enough. "Indeed. Work did run a little late. But I had also promised a dear friend of mine that I would attend a dinner party for his wife's birthday. One never goes back on a promise if it can be helped."