Fatigued - Regency AU)
Missed Dance
“The young Miss Evans seems so different from her sister. I remember the elder Miss Evans would not miss a moment from any ball, well, until she found herself a husband. I suppose those girls do find themselves in a somewhat urgent situation, what with their lack of dowry and the father only a small landowner, the mother came from the working class as far as I know. Could be just a rumour, mind. Still, the girl ought to make the most of the season. She’s not getting any younger.
Yet, from what I’ve overheard the Duchess of Wick say to the Countess of Flick, the younger miss Evans has left to support lady McGonagall, who was fatigued and wished to retire early.”
Another ballroom. Another party. Another missed opportunity to ask her for a dance.
James fidgets with his cravat. There’s no point in staying, when the one person he’d hoped to see is not here.