"I guess we will find out if they are right together, then." Everett tried to make his voice sound cheery. Honestly he should be thrilled, it was his first time on the Continent, or really anywhere, and Verity was a pleasant person. She may not have been his first marriage pick, but there was nothing wrong with her except for the situation they found themselves in.

"I am sorry to hear that." It confirmed what he had been told by her family. He wasn''t quite sure what to say so he led them quietly down the stairs.

"This way." Reaching the lobby he nodded at maitre de who led them to their table in the dining room. Everett moved behind Verity's chair and waited for her to sit, trying to think of something to say. Perhaps a quip about the food? No he better wait until the staff had left.