Catherine took out a small money purse and laid down three pound coins. "Oh I have a footman waiting outside who can carry them for me. One moment," she said and she moved to the door. "Matthew, do help me with these books." A tall fair-haired teenager in livery followed her in and over to the counter. He tipped his hat at Ellie and cast shy glances in her direction while he picked up each book she had wrapped.