The music started to play across the lawn. It was the signal we had been waiting for. I felt a wave of relief wash over me. I was glad to be done with the idle chatter and the useless investigations.

[b]"Shall we?"[/b] I asked Lady Agnes and my grandfather.

I offered my arm to Lady Agnes. I made sure Aldric was moving with us. We joined the stream of guests heading toward the dais. I found the chair reserved for me and took my seat. It was time to watch Professor Finch get married.