"Oh, I shouldn't take all of the credit," Fitzroy responded with his patented Flirtatious Smile™, "but that does not mean I won't."

Though his true passion was flying, Fitzroy Prewett did not lack in grace on the ground, as was evident as he led Miss Scrimgeour—not a shabby partner, herself—through the steps of the dance. It helped, he supposed, that it the waltz was rather an undemanding arrangement, but the pair glid effortlessly even still.

"Though entertaining is often seen as a woman's occupation," he continued, "I have never thought it...reasonable that I should be denied the opportunity to arrange an event simply because my family's circumstances."

It did not due to bring up a dead wife directly when one was dancing with an attractive young lady.