His eyebrows raised a fraction when she announced she'd never been to an opera before, not because he was incredulous but rather because he couldn't quite believe his luck! If she'd never been to an opera before then that meant even if what she saw was mediocre, it would still be an experience of great significance and he'd be there to reap the rewards of that.
He also hadn't failed to notice that she'd paid him a subtle compliment. In fact it pleased him more than he would allow himself to let on and while that isn't really saying much, it definitely shouldn't devalue the extent of his delight. Which is a lot. Charles felt a little fuzzy not in a tomato-ey way inside OKAY? Don't ask him about it.
Opera wasn't a particular passion of his although he did enjoy the more dark and shocking variety rather than romance. He wasn't sure what Miss Lestrange might find preferable. As a female he was inclined to assume romantic comedy or a tragic romance would be her taste but she did seem to be more astute than the average debutante... "The opera is quite the experience. If it is an opportunity you are in want of," here it was, the big question, "then perhaps I could provide you with just the thing. If you would be so inclined of course, perhaps you might accompany me next week. I'm going with a friend and his," fuck which was the safer option, wife or sister? This was no time to dither! "Wife, but I know for a fact both would be delighted if you were to join us." He was of course lying on the spot and he would now have to go find a friend or acquaintance but it would be worth it in the end. The addition of another couple would not only make it more proper but it would put Miss Lestrange in the mind of considering them as a couple. But first she actually had to say 'yes'.
He also hadn't failed to notice that she'd paid him a subtle compliment. In fact it pleased him more than he would allow himself to let on and while that isn't really saying much, it definitely shouldn't devalue the extent of his delight. Which is a lot. Charles felt a little fuzzy not in a tomato-ey way inside OKAY? Don't ask him about it.
Opera wasn't a particular passion of his although he did enjoy the more dark and shocking variety rather than romance. He wasn't sure what Miss Lestrange might find preferable. As a female he was inclined to assume romantic comedy or a tragic romance would be her taste but she did seem to be more astute than the average debutante... "The opera is quite the experience. If it is an opportunity you are in want of," here it was, the big question, "then perhaps I could provide you with just the thing. If you would be so inclined of course, perhaps you might accompany me next week. I'm going with a friend and his," fuck which was the safer option, wife or sister? This was no time to dither! "Wife, but I know for a fact both would be delighted if you were to join us." He was of course lying on the spot and he would now have to go find a friend or acquaintance but it would be worth it in the end. The addition of another couple would not only make it more proper but it would put Miss Lestrange in the mind of considering them as a couple. But first she actually had to say 'yes'.
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