Miss Daphne Bridgerton.

You have no idea what it is

to have one's entire life reduced to a single moment.

The time has come for the social season.

-Tighter! -Is she to breathe, Mama?

My name is Lady Whistledown.

You do not know me, but I know you.

This is what they have been trained for since birth.

Which young ladies might succeed at securing a match?

You've always amused me, Miss Bridgerton.

Ever since I was a schoolboy and you were--

All but five?

Miss Bridgerton!

-Pardon me. -Forgive me.

Basset!

-Bridgerton! -Come here, old friend.

This is my sister.

The duke! I would recognize him anywhere.

How is it possible there has not been a single betrothal yet?

I wish to be entertained.

We find ourselves seated beside each other.

I think you're happy about that.

It'd be better if you refrain from thinking about me at all.

I am aware of your reputation.

I am anything but interested in you.

And I anything but interested in you.

Must our only options be to squawk and settle

or to never leave the nest?

What if I want to fly?

Lady Whistledown has all but declared me ineligible.

-Whistledown. -Whistledown.

If I am unable to find a husband, I shall be ruined.

Perhaps there is an answer.

We could pretend to form an attachment.

A pairing like that would be most enchanting indeed.

Every presumptuous mother in town will leave me alone

and every suitor will be looking at you.

Stare into my eyes.

If this is to work, we must appear madly in love.

The duke truly has put your head in a spin.

Is it awful that I'm enjoying it?

Dear reader, if there is a scandal, I shall uncover it.

It is more than just your honor at stake.

You think that just because I'm a woman,

I'm incapable of making my own choices?

There is nothing you cannot do.

You are a Bridgerton.

Is this not lovely? All of us together again.

Lovely indeed. We should tempt scandal more often.