Douglas stayed back a few steps not wishing to crowd the two women.   Nesah checking on the other woman made him feel it was in good hands.  He was close enough to hear them talking easily.  At the question the young woman asked, he gave a frown.

"I fear that is my fault.  I should 'ave arranged for a private room for my visit wi' Mr. Thomas.  I was 'oping I 'ad nae been recognized yet."  He glanced around with dislike.  He was not there to socialize, he had been there to learn more about the area.

"I would like tae know the lass's family name that did this tae yu.  I 'ave been invited tae a few events.  I only plan to pick one or two, but those that she is part of I will avoid."  He frowned.  He planned to make sure he would avoid any social event that the family was involved in.  An obvious snub like that could ruin a young lady's social life.  He figured if the parents let their child act like that then they too deserved the snub.