Cedric smiled at Kate as they went to the table. He picked a glass of wine and a glass of water from a passing serving maid’s tray as he turned to see Kate sitting at a table and getting something. He went over and leaned over her shoulder and whispered close to her ear,<br/><br/>Would m’lady like something to drink?’<br/><br/>He sat down beside her and said as he set his wine glass down on the table, and the water glass before Kate.<br/><br/>“I do not know if your father would allow you to have any wine.”  He sipped his wine and looked back at her,<br/><br/>“You know I love you Kate. I want to get into this position with you. I hope your father decides I am worthy of it."<br/><br/>He slipped a quick kiss to her cheek before sitting back and seeing what she decided taking the dance card from Kate. He read the names and look around the ballroom, then reached his hand over to Kate and asked,<br/><br/>“Tell me of your friends Kate. Is this one approaching  our table now?”<br/><br/>Cedric smiled at the young lady as she approached.