Lady with a Black Umbrella

She beamed at Judith, happy now that she had a new victim whose life she could organize, the viscount thought nastily.

beamed at Judith, happy now that she had a new victim whose life she could organize, the viscount thought nastily.

pitied from his heart the poor colonel, who was conversing with her and smiling at her and probably reserving a set of dances with her. He did not realize that he was far safer in battle waiting as the thundering hooves of a cavalry charge advanced on him. At least one recognized both the enemy and the danger in such a situation.