Bit of a lean day so far, only 417 words, mainly dialogue, but I think I may just have cracked the block on this chapter, for now...

‘A handsome devil, was he then, my grandfather?’ he enquired.

‘Yes, very! But it was more his air of dissipation to which I referred. Which reminds me, I have yet to congratulate you upon your betrothal. I am sure Lady Eugenia Sheringham will make a most delightful addition to your family.’

‘Eudora, ma’am,’ he corrected. ‘Eudora Bagshot.’