fredriksewell:

          Alexander was leading her into another dance. As he whirled her round the floor, she thought she saw a familiar back, but then the man turned and she saw that she had been mistaken.
          “What a face, Victoria. Did I step on your foot?”
          “Oh no. I just thought I saw someone, that’s all.”
          “Someone you want to see?”
          Victoria nodded.
          “Then I envy this man.”
          Victoria felt the unwelcome colour coming on her cheeks.