The Honourable Neil Kincaid, master of foxhounds, proved a past master of mischief as far as the Tates' marriage was concerned. The dashing stockbroker returned to the Dales at weekends to pursue his horse-riding interests and help his mother maintain the family seat. Yet despite his title, Neil's designs on Kim Tate were less than honourable. The loss of the baby she and her husband Frank had wanted so much left her emotionally vulnerable and Neil was cad enough to take advantage.