"My uncle and my brother find themselves tied in my affections," Tatiana lied easily. While she was fond of Uncle Eustace in her own way, he could not hold a candle to her brother. "Mrs. Macnair and Mrs. Lestrange are so fortunate to have found such admirable men."

She gave Mr. Macmillan an appraising look, one intended to make her appear as though she were looking to see if he might be the equal to the others.