She emerged from the house, dressed in a blouse and trousers, not a surprise at all to the staff since they knew she was a practical woman. And she did not care about scandal or she would not have chosen pants to wear. Her hair was in a bun at her nape, there was a straw hat on her head, etc. Oh, and what corset?

Claire smiled at Quentin and she moved to his side, gazing up at him with her adoring eyes. "I am ready when you are..." A servant came out and offered the basket as she finished speaking. She took it with a nod, "Thank you."