Chapter 44 Being Governed

• Elizabeth nearly spat out the oatmeal in her mouth upon hearing Adeline's words. No, that's not what I mean! I'm clearly saying you don't need to keep me company if you have other plans!
• But who'd have thought this girl got the wrong idea? Alas, she seems to have a little trouble with reading the room.
• "Old Mrs. Arnold, why don't we go shopping later?" Adeline suggested after checking the time. She thought any woman had a natural liking to shopping, even older women, right?