...ons known to and/or admired by me. To that end, I thank my husband Jeffrey Cathcart, my dear friend Tom Westlake, and actors Gerard Butler and Earl ... ...tler and Earl Carpenter for inspiration. I am also grateful to Paddy Doyle Cathcart, who became Pierre in these pages. Jacket design by James Courtn... ...hcart, who became Pierre in these pages. Jacket design by James Courtney (c) Sharon E. Cathcart, 2009. All rights reserved. 2 Chapter 1 Paris, Franc... ... became Pierre in these pages. Jacket design by James Courtney (c) Sharon E. Cathcart, 2009. All rights reserved. 2 Chapter 1 Paris, France March, 1... ...otillion or coming-out for me. My father spent a great deal of money on my education, and there was not much left for such fripperies. As other you... ...impering behavior of the Parisian women. At the same time, he preferred my education to that of the Baincthuinoise ladies. I read constantly, and w... ...Madame la Vicomtesse, I am honored to meet you. Erik has remarked on what a gifted singer you were.” My wife placed a slight emphasis on the last ... ...o school anymore.” 112 “Dolly,” I said as I put the vegetables aside, “Your education is very important. It’s a wonderful thing that Prince Albert ...