[i] "I am just saying she might be good for him instead of a sill arrange marriage that has held in this families tradition. At least that is my opinion I only wish to see Master Philip happy."[/i]

“Nonsense!” Spencer exclaimed good naturedly. “The arranged marriage system has been beneficial to us in the past, yes? Then there’s no reason to question it now. Of course, if marrying off to the Ravenwood granddaughter proves beneficial, I miiigght let it slide this once.”

Watching her go off, he smiled to himself as things all fell into place. In the other room, Ariel gave Mellie a saddened look; it was clear she was doing all she could to keep herself together. 

The Lord of the family was someone special to her, and to lose him so suddenly…she wiped at her reddened eyes to try to put up a strong front.