Mary Felix and the Cavalrymen
A lighthearted incident when Mary and Georgina attend a gentleman's club...
London 1902 ‘Hector thinks it would be a good idea if we were to receive some lessons in the noble art of self-defence. He points out in his note that you may not always be able to rely on a rolling pin being to hand, Mary.’ She raised her eyebrows at me in her inimitable way. ‘A reasonable point, Georgina.’ I smiled back. ‘Exactly. Anyway, tomorrow evening we are to attend the Berkley Club in Berkley Square at half-past...