Mycroft bowed respectfully as the Lord entered the room. With an apologetic smile he explained that they were early and had not meant to be. In a few short but elegant phrases, he expressed his gratitude that the Lord was able to receive them on such a short notice, lauded his latest victory in Venetian politics (leaving out the specifics of what exactly that would be), and gave him the Minister's best regards, adding that he should very much like to meet with the Lord again.
Part of it was deduction, part of it was expert lying. The line was fine.
"And may I introduce to you Lady Hastings," he said, opening his hand to Lady Grantham.
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Date: 2012-04-25 08:33 pm (UTC)Part of it was deduction, part of it was expert lying. The line was fine.
"And may I introduce to you Lady Hastings," he said, opening his hand to Lady Grantham.