Oh, my giddy aunt!

“Please, Lord Maccon, use one of the cups. My delicate sensibilities.” The earl …”

“Which was why, some six hours later, Alexia Maccon's daughter was born inside t…”

“She reached inside the wide ruffle and pulled out a little vial. “Poison?” aske…”

“Really, Channing,” remonstrated Alexia, “did you have to eat the man’s dog? I a…”