Tasty Mystery Baskets of Clips

[footsteps retreating]
My mother told me something curious the other day.
[Lady Whistledown] Of course, there is today's royal attraction as well,
I should think so. It was his idea.
As if I could be the only person left in the world, and yet…
You will need to be proficient on the pianoforte soon enough.
I know you are used to finer comforts, but stay as long as you need.
between your legs.
-I do not want-- -What you want became immaterial long ago.
must display a miscellany of talents
You now have a bevy of suitors at your disposal,
-Were you? -Yes.
You could use the practice, I'm sure.
I have felt more chemistry when being fitted at the modiste.
Prince Friedrich of Prussia.
Another excellent question.
[Daphne snorts, laughs]
You are respectful, and yet I know you have no intention of marriage.
of waiting for him to pose that all-important question.
When you are alone.
You must simply know some people are not meant to be together…
You were just checking your father's old watch
I know what this insolent woman insinuates,
And how did you find our eligible bachelors?
You were a convenience…
In all the 20 years I have known him,
I see.
You do touch yourself?
I cannot be your fool again.
Were that true, I suspect you would need less protection
-Some prince is coming to London. -[Philippa gasps]
Fooling Lady Whistledown.
with the circlet of jewels and flowers?
You are receiving glowing reviews from Whistledown.
Friendship?
Excuse me.
A gentleman is here for you.
-Are you suggesting I marry your brother? -No.
[muffled clattering]
A feigned swoon. Chapter six, I believe?
I suppose I've never thought of it.
She will worry for her daughter.
No, I cannot,
Miss Thompson has a fondness for cake.
Lord Middlethorpe, you simply must meet Miss Marina Thompson,
but we must continue our ruse until I have found my match.
and, this author hopes, inspires more newsworthy pursuits.
Will you be joining us at tonight's ball, Anthony?
I keep them at my ancestral home.
Well-- Do you know the reason he is so opposed to marriage?
and if she loses her chance of such an extraordinary match,
[laughs] And where might you find such a paragon of dishonor?
For it now appears this treasure is set to join the likes
[relieved sigh]
It's about time you dressed in the family colors anyway.
which means there is no more suitable a match for you
I thought a bit of warm milk might help matters.
[parrot squawks]
I have often wondered what plays in one's mind when an aria is performed.