10-21-2021, 04:30 PM
[CW: Ableism]
There was a small part of Cathy that wondered whether a girl in a wheelchair, especially one who had been away for so long would not draw the attention away from her. She was going to be introduced to all the Lords, who would probably find her attractive enough to want to get to know her better. She didn't like the idea of someone standing in her spotlight on such an important occasion. But Miss Ripley would certainly not be a rival on the marriage market even if she would draw the attention. And Catherine knew that pettiness and unkindness did not become a lady.
She smiled. "Even if you can't dance with us, we can still enjoy your company, Miss Ripley. Do say you'll come. I'll make sure my sisters will introduce you to people, so you needn't feel out of place or alone. Everybody worth knowing will be there."
There was a small part of Cathy that wondered whether a girl in a wheelchair, especially one who had been away for so long would not draw the attention away from her. She was going to be introduced to all the Lords, who would probably find her attractive enough to want to get to know her better. She didn't like the idea of someone standing in her spotlight on such an important occasion. But Miss Ripley would certainly not be a rival on the marriage market even if she would draw the attention. And Catherine knew that pettiness and unkindness did not become a lady.
She smiled. "Even if you can't dance with us, we can still enjoy your company, Miss Ripley. Do say you'll come. I'll make sure my sisters will introduce you to people, so you needn't feel out of place or alone. Everybody worth knowing will be there."
