"I know what you meant. I may be slow to catch on, but I am certainly not stupid." In fact, she was pretty smart all things considered. "I came to look for a birthday gift for my maid. She told me it was... weeks ago... I also needed to get fitted for the new gowns I had to order." She sighed as if depressed about the thought... then again, this was someone used to wearing castoffs. Her guardian had worked very hard to have her taught to be a lady and speak properly despite her being an orphan. She had not told her story to the older woman yet, but maybe she should.

"I am not used to all of the fancy things, all these pretty new gowns. Never had a new gown to my name until I..."