Amy felt a twang of guilt from Anne's reaction. It had just struck her how genuinely difficult it had to be for the Ward family at this time with all the tongue's wagging. It must be tough for them all, and she had just decided to press the issue with her friend. It was not Anne's fault that her sister was a tart. The Welsh girl felt that she would try and be a better friend. "I..." she was not sure what to say. "...it must be difficult with everyone talking all the time. I am also sorry for prying." she genuinely meant it.