Chapter 51

Diane looked at Beatrice and said in an aggrieved tone, "Mom, you must have heard how rare this invitation is.

"If Nessa weren't Mr. Crawford's girlfriend, our family might not have received it in the first place.

"Then, if Nessa went to the party with Mr. Crawford, our invitation would be..."

She didn't finish her words but her meaning was clear.

Beatrice, though living in Fenwick mostly, was not