"Miss Delaney, what a pleasure," Konstantin said by way of greeting. He had met the young lady before at some function or other and found her perfectly charming - really this whole idea was wonderfully novel, who could possibly object to a series of lovely partners and the warm, magically-enhanced air of the Sanditon all around? Mr Fudge truly was a clever man.

"I hope you're having an enjoyable evening?"

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