Downton Abbey. An Ideal Marriage

Chapter 6- An unpractical Introduction

Cora had danced with 3 Dukes and 4 Lords and was rather flustered. She had finished dancing with the Duke of Haxby. Cora had been rushed off her feet and decided to get some fresh air. A curl had fallen from Cora's hairstyle and she quickly pinned it back.

"Excuse me!" Someone exclaimed. Cora turned to see over her shoulder that she had just hit someone in the head.

"Oh my Goodness" I'm so terribly sorry". Cora apologized profoundly whilst examining the young ladies forehead.

"It's alright, I'm fine really. I'm Lady Rosamund Crawley by the way".

"I'm Miss Cora Levinson. A pleasure to meet you Lady Crawley".

Rosamund flinched. "You're Miss Cora Levinson!?" she stated. Cora turned her head slgihtly. "Yes I am?". She answered. "I have heard all about you. I think everyone knows about you darling". Rosamund replied as she took a sip of champagne.

Cora looked suspicious. "Really?" she quizzed. Rosamund nodded. "Why yes. Your known to be one of the richest Americans here!" Rosamund retorted.

Cora laughed "I wondered who would be the first person to state my wealth". Cora spoke however she was interrupted by Rosamund. "Oh no! Please don't think bad of me. I have a tendency to speak first, think second" she proclaimed as she tried to justify herself.

Cora giggled. "Don't apologise. I'm just not used to dancing and social events. My Mama has brought me over here from America to debut me. She's rather eager for me to find a husband". Cora added. Rosamund listened intently. She could sympathize with Cora.

"I'm completely understand. My Mama is anxious for me to marry too. She see's me married to a young man with a title". Rosamund answered.

And you don't wish for this?". Cora questioned. "Honestly no. I'll let you into a little secret". Cora came closer to Rosamund she then whispered into her ear. "I have a secret beau that my Mama and Papa aren't aware off. His name is Marmaduke Painswick. He's a banker in London and is actually attending this garden party". Rosamund whispered.

Cora giggled. "And your family are non the wiser?". she asked. "Actually my brother Robert had his suspicions however I keep trying to derail him". Cora laughed at Rosamund's statement. She actually had something in common with Lady Rosamund.

"You too have a brother. I also have a brother, though he is a little older". Cora replied.

"Then you are very lucky. My brother is younger and has dedicated his life to getting on my nerves". Rosamund spat.

"I highly doubt that. I believe a brother either younger or older has a duty to protect their sister". Cora replied.

Rosamund shook her head. "You don't know my brother the way I do". she paused "Come, i'll introduce you too him. He's Viscount Downton". Rosamund replied. She then grabbed Cora's hand and took her to meet Robert.