It wasn't quite perfect, but Catherine smiled. She would not expect too much of Ellie. The fact that the girl was trying was enough for now. "Yes, like that. You look so fine when you do that. Couple that with your sweet look and you're sure to catch some gentleman's eye when the time comes, if I'm not mistaken." A lot would need to happen before there was any chance of that, Catherine thought, but it could not hurt to get the girl dreaming.

"Thank yeuw, Miss." Ellie said, blushing at the idea of her attractiveness while trying to pay attention to her accent. "A gentleman at Court?" Ellie's eyes sparkled and her voice lightened as her mind became preoccupied with the notion.