She gave a wan smile at that and said, "I am sure we can find someone... Not that Father Kemble, or whatever his name is. I've heard he isn't so easy ta work with." Her eyes were bright as he seemed to like the idea of the garden wedding. Her mouth curled up and she squeezed his hand.

When it came to her brother, she shook her head. "Nay, I think he left town, truth be told, and will probably ne'er be back. I'm not going ta look fer him either, let 'im stew." She had a sad smile for that one.

As for the clerk, she eyed the man but was not concerned with what was or wasn't said behind her back. She was blissfully unaware for the moment. She took the paper in question and smiled, "Thank ye."

She stood when Lorn offered a hand to help her up.