The moment Mrs. Sutton announced she was choosing a husband for her adopted daughter, the crowd immediately stirred to life again.
The guests in attendance began to murmur amongst themselves, and many young men from wealthy families were already raring to go.
Who wouldn't want to become the Prime Minister's prestigious son-in-law?
"Everyone, quiet down, quiet down. For this selection, we'll be doing something like a traditional bouquet toss. In a moment, my daughter will return to the balcony on the second floor and throw her bouquet. Whoever catches it will have the opportunity to date my daughter. However, whether or not the relationship ultimately leads to marriage will depend on how you two get along."
Mrs. Sutton explained the rules of the game to the crowd in detail.
This method of choosing a suitor sounded quite interesting, and it certainly piqued the appetites of all the young masters present.
