When Stuart, Thorburn and Ailene arrived, they set the guardsmen outside with their meals and knocked upon the door. A butler opened the door and inquired about their presence.

"It's all right, James. This is the Cameron's. I invited them to tea," Teárlag said. "Please come in. I'm so glad you could accept my invitation."

Thorburn said, "Thank you for having us, Lady Mackintosh." A sentiment seconded by Ailene and Stuart.

"I told Thorburn how much I wished to come. It's so seldom that I get to spend time with another Lady," Ailene added.

Teárlag was wearing a daring yellow dress of a yellow taffeta that was almost translucent, hinting...