10-05-2024, 05:47 PM
Catherine had never heard someone describe themselves like that. She wanted to protest, but then she remembered that the girl was barely literate. She put the creamer down. "I'm certain you'll be successful in that department, Ellie... May I call you, Ellie? You're a pretty girl and you strike me as sensible and serious." She picked up her cup daintily while covertly assessing her guest's tea manners.