"There is a grand ball where she will be presented at in three weeks. You may inquire of her there when you see me or my wife. It is the coming out ball for this year's eligible young ladies.  If you wish, I do have some time if you wish to become acquainted with myself. We speak man to man and find out what each of us expects in this life." Lord Whitley spoke firmly as he looked at the young man as a prospective suitor for his eldest daughter. She would be the oldest of all of the young ladies at the ball. And he knew that it was his fault more than anyone else's/ He was determined to finish out his term at the Dragon Manor. He did a 21 year term and was happy to leave his son there as a replacement for himself.