"Oh, thank you," she said to the random who complimented her hair. She followed her friend dutifully until they were in the cottage. She did not seem to silently judge the way the cottage was, nor did she look around in curiosity. Her attention was on the girls and she waved her hand at them, "You needn't curtsy to me, I am not a noble, nor am I better than you. It is lovely to make your acquaintances, Alice, and Anne. You may call me Pearl."