Suddenly realised both Una and Mum must be approaching their own ruby weddings (there is no way Mum will let a trifling detail like leaving her husband get in the way of the celebrations): sacrifice of harmless daughter to rude egomaniac would be small price to pay to avoid being upstaged by Elaine Darcy.
"Bridget," yelled Mum, "have you said hello to Mark?".
In this instalment, Bridget navigates a high-society party, an unwelcome seating arrangement, and a surprising late-night confession from Mark Darcy.
"Yes, I think you've said that," he said, striding distractedly down the steps.
"Mark," I said again, "it's a very nice party.
