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"And how closely related to you is Cousin Beatrice?" Reynaud gave him a look. "Not that close. "Glad to hear it." Vale dropped into a cushioned chair. "I hope she recovers fully so that you can then propose to her. Because I tell you now, matrimony truly is a blessed state, enjoyed by all men of good sense and halfway adequate bedroom skills." "Thank you for that edifying thought," Reynaud growled. Vale waved his glass. "Think nothing of it. I say, you haven't forgotten how to treat a lady in the bedroom, have you?" "Oh, for God's sake!" "You've been out of refined society for years and years now. I could give you some pointers, should you need them."
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