The grin that formed itself on her features was in no way subtle—in fact, Odira worried it was so large her face might stick that way! That he, too, was reluctant to go so long without an engagement was a reassuring development, and recovered her fumble, too!

“Mr. Keene, you suggest that there might be anything near a library that I would prefer to it,” Odira teased in response. “Though even I must be forced to acknowledge it is not a particularly social venue. Perhaps the theatre, if that would not impose overmuch on your schedule?”