The young lady would not be pressuaded otherwise and having been in his mother's presense quite enough he rather suspected she was right. Mrs. Prewett would not see kindly if she were to hear of such a thing.

"As you wish," Felix bowed toward her as he ducked back into the carriage. "It appears I shall not dissuade you so I shall quite gratefully accept your offer." He gave her a smile and then tried to look as gentlemanly as possible as he sat down next to the very disapproving Wellington.

The situation settled the carriage again began on its path. "Did you enjoy your evening Miss Fawley?" The least he could do was be good company as the carriage made its way toward their respective homes.