Frederic listened well to her words and nodded at the right moments. Her sighing made him rub his arm up and down her back in a soothing gesture and he smiled softly at her. "I agree, eloping is what's best," he replied softly and leaned his forehead against hers, the joy of her agreement of Clover calling her Ma still lifting his spirits. His gaze softened. "I hope I didn't cause you any worry or trouble."