<strong>Dinner will be served.</strong><br/><br/><br/>“Well of course he would not …but I am sure if you cannot find a partner he will reload for you.” Charlotte flirted a little but it was innocent she was well aware of the gossip of the major and a certain lady. “I expect though you prefer a lady to aid you in that respect. “ The woman chuckled a little.  She was careful not to add that Johnny preferred a man to aid certain matters.<br/><br/>“Oh Doctor I have had a go at a tiger on a short trip to India with father, it was such fun, I missed it of course and shot a tree but it was enjoyable all the same.”<br/><br/>Johnny still remained quiet as he continued to concentrate on his surroundings, he was already aware of the raven and there was others here, or perhaps others that had been here. The Inspector was growing paler though snapped out of his thoughts as dinner was announced.<br/><br/>They were all lead through to a beautiful table and a sumptuous spread. Charlotte gave Malsika a smile as she passed. Behind the dark woman the gas lamps flared, this seemed to cause  Lady Charlotte more amusement.<br/>