Thus, a dozen or so days later, when Master Lane, having completed his official duties in Rex County, returned to the Capital and saw Master Dunn again, he found the latter to be quite troubled, seemingly indecisive about something.
"What's troubling you, sir?"
"Several families have asked me to serve as a matchmaker, intending to marry their daughters to Owen Bertram. Since you weren't in the capital, they all came to me. You haven't returned home yet, but once you do, I fear you'll discover some have sought you out as well."
Abner Lane shook his head repeatedly, "They dare engage in such matters?"
