He gave back more of a laugh than earlier.  It drew some eyes from the few people that were there.  He gave her a look of humor. 

"Lady Mary would love yu."  His laughter was brief, though with humor not condemnation.  "She is part of that group I spoke aboot.  She dinna join in every time I've been there, but when she is it is quite a spirited conversation.  She is quite with the women's vote but also quite plainly spoken over 'ow a woman dinna need a mon and says she 'as done quite 'er well withoot one."

"There is some argue with that by the others but nae condemn.  They like the argue I think.  Or solve problems that the world 'as at that moment.  Like I said, I enjoy their company.  Though they are nae young as yu are.  Nae ancient, but old enough tae be respected by most around them.  The ladies are at times considered tae be touched in the 'ead.  They 'old their own and are old enough tae know when tae make their aguemental comments and when tae let things slide for that particular population.  I believe they have gained more ladies to thinking their way this manner than blasting through the society event.  They are vera wise, they are."  He smiled.  "And keep me entertained." 

He would step up if anyone ever hurt them, as would the men in the group.  They might not agree with each other, but they were friends and respected the intelligence and arguements that are made.