Hunting aristocratic lord's ass, but she couldn't say that. She sipped her tea and then looked up. "Oh, my health doesn't permit me to undertake much beside the charity and morning calls. But when I feel well, I practice the piano, or go for a ride or walk." She also spent hours working on her appearance, trying new hairstyles, doing all her skin routines, shopping for new dresses or gloves or hats, and trying different combinations. But she didn't want the Ripleys to think her vain.