The Ice Captain's Daughter by S.G. Rogers

Author:S.G. Rogers [Rogers, S.G.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Historical, Victorian, Teen & Young Adult, Historical Romance
Amazon: B00AZDI342
Publisher: Idunn Court Publishing
Published: 2014-03-09T16:00:00+00:00

After debating whether or not to dine that evening at The Athenaeum or Boodle’s, Logan and Hawkins wound up at White’s. While relaxing after dinner with a brandy, Logan suffered through some good-natured ribbing from his circle of friends about his broken engagement.

“It’s well and good you’ve come back to town, Logan,” said Lord Yardley. “Watching the ladies vie for your attention has always been amusing. Now that you’re available again, this Season should be the most contentious ever.”

Sir James laughed. “Having Miss Watkins slip through your fingers was a hard blow indeed. You must score a triumph to reclaim your dignity.”

“I know just the thing!” Nelson exclaimed. “I happened across Miss Watkins as she was riding on Rotten Row this afternoon. She had a most beautiful companion…whose name I cannot now recall.”

“Miss Roring,” Hawkins supplied.

“That’s it!” Nelson said. “Whoever manages to win her favor will be a fortunate man indeed.”

“Yes, I met her today as well,” Sir James said. “I was instantly smitten.”

“As was I,” Hawkins said. “I believe Miss Roring may be sweet Bianca to Miss Watkins’s Katherina.”

“If you wish to set Logan on her, Nelson, I’m afraid he will have some competition from me!” Sir James said.

“And me,” Hawkins said.

“What good sport!” exclaimed Nelson. “Even money on Logan.”

Logan frowned. “Now see here! I refuse to be part of any wager where Miss Roring is concerned.”

Sir James gave Logan a sly glance. “Has Miss Watkins turned our prize stallion into a gelding?”

Boisterous laughter, lubricated by wine and spirits, filled the room.

“Not in the least,” Logan said when the din ebbed. “It just that Miss Roring is a lady worth more than any wager.”

“Oh, ho! You speak as if you know her, Logan. Is she a woman of title or property?” Sir James asked.

“My introduction to Miss Roring today was brief, as Hawkins will attest,” Logan said. “As to her lineage or property, I cannot speak.” Or rather, I will not speak.

“Dash it all,” Sir James said.

“What are you going on about, Sir James?” Hawkins said. “Since you have both lineage and property, you can afford to marry for less material considerations.”

“True, but there’s the additional question of the girl’s reputation,” Sir James replied.

“It will all come out in due course, but Miss Roring seems quite properly demure,” Hawkins said.

Nelson raised his glass in a toast. “Gentlemen, I sense a competition heating up. Here’s to the courtship of Miss Roring…May the best chap prevail!”

As their friends and acquaintances drank, Logan and Hawkins exchanged a rueful glance.

“What did I say to provoke such rivalry?” Logan asked.

“You waved a red flag in front of a field of bulls, I’m afraid,” Hawkins replied.

“Blast it.”

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