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“Am I really that boring?”
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80 Frederic was back in his room, sitting slumped on the edge of his
cashmere-covered bed, while Reginald, rigid as ever, stood next to
him, awkwardly patting the prince’s head.
81 “There, there, milord,” the valet answered. “I don’t think the
Countess of Bellsworth would call you boring. Do you remember
how elated she was when you taught her how to cha-cha? You have
many, many admirers, sir.”
82 “Yes,” Frederic said sorrowfully. “But Ella is apparently not
among them.”
83 “It seems that Lady Ella simply seeks a different kind of life than
that which you can provide for her here at the palace,” Reginald said.
84 “Poached eggs! How stupid can I be?” Frederic smacked himself
on the forehead.
rigid Something that is rigid is stiff and does not bend easily.
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