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She couldn’t figure out why she was tongue tied? She came from a well-respected family. Why, the Peregrine’s had been around for centuries. There was no reason why she should feel inadequate. But over the years, Piper had watched as woman after woman clung to his arm, and it was truly a marvelous arm, and she felt deficient to compete.
    This infatuation was becoming quite vexing now. She was fixated to the point that she didn’t see any other males. They might as well be invisible when they called. Completely ridiculous that she act as a girl back in the school room with her first infatuation. She was a well-educated woman of exquisite breeding; it was high time she started acting as such. Now if only she could remove the cotton wool from her mouth whenever he was near and actually speak to him. Perhaps then she would be able to do so much more than stare at him from her large picture window where the whole of London could watch her make a fool of herself.
    Aware of the silliness of her thoughts, she flung herself out of view of the street and pressed her back firmly against the wall; her hands covering her overheated cheeks. Her heart slammed ruthlessly behind her ribs in what she knew to be a dire warning. Taking a deep breath to calm her shaking, she willed her mind to empty and only think upon tea and embroidery and…new boots.
    Graydon stopped, his eyes narrowed, watching from the crowded street; he stared at the now peculiarly empty window.
    Fascinating.
    Gathering the reins into one strong hand, he nudged Thunder with his knees in the direction of his mother’s for their weekly luncheon. Emptying his mind of everything and preparing himself for talk of brides, marriage, and heirs.
    Agnes rolled her eyes unseen towards Piper, “Have you purchased some new boots, Lord Chester?” she queried encouragingly, deliberately changing the topic of conversation.
    Chester nodded several times, grateful for her notice. “As a matter of fact, I have.” Standing, he made a pass in front of the ladies showing off his gleaming new boots by Hoby, turning this way and that with obvious pride. “How kind of you to notice,” he responded with a proud smile.
    Piper replaced her spectacles, then stared at her cousin in wonder. How could he be so pleased with a pair of boots? They were just a pair of boots, after all. Men were such peculiar creatures.
    “ Chester, didn’t you acquire a new pair of boots just last week?” Piper queried.
    Chester gave her a withering glare. “My prior acquisition was Hessians, my dear cousin.” He raised his brow haughtily. “These are top-boots. Obviously very different.” Looking down his nose drolly at the ladies, he continued with his censure, “At least to the discerning eye.”
    Piper blinked her blue eyes innocently. “Pardon me,” she returned with a faint lift of her own brows. “I am sure you are the envy of all of your acquaintances.” Piper’s mischievous grin peeked out revealing the enchanting dimple on her right cheek.
    “ Piper, you minx.” Chester chuckled good-naturedly. “Little is forever fretting now.” He spoke with a definite hint of fondness for his valet. “He would prefer that I don’t wear ‘em at all. That I should keep them wrapped in my cabinet, can you imagine?” He plopped back on the settee. “I directed that they should be polished with champagne just as Brummel. Show them the respect they deserve.” He guffawed good-naturedly. “He had the audacity to inform me that I did need see him adequately compensated to endure such a time consuming and arduous task.”
    “ I am all astonishment.” It required great effort on Piper’s part to keep the smile from her face. “What sort of life would that be for your treasured boots? Doesn’t he believe they should have the opportunity to fulfill their purpose for existence?”
    “ Your acerbic remarks are growing tiresome, Piper. With each remark spewed from your mouth I’m beginning to now