In an instant, the Duchess felt a bit annoyed.
Treating someone like Arthur shouldn't be just a few idle chats at the ball. He should at least receive a formal invitation to Kensington Palace, and it must be a full afternoon with dinner.
If Victoria could secure the clear support of this leading figure at Scotland Yard, a cultural and artistic icon, a leader of electromagnetism in Europe, and a direct disciple of Lord Brougham, it would certainly influence many groups' first impressions of the future queen.
The Duchess of Kent racked her brains to make a good impression on Arthur, but in reality, she didn't need to work so hard.
Because no matter what she said, the virtuous Sir Arthur would agree; both sides had demands of each other, so naturally, business was good.
Thinking it over, the Duchess decided to pick a topic that might interest Arthur, gradually guiding the conversation toward her daughter.
