kalj looked at elizabeth and frowned a bit.  "he is handsome isnt he" she said in more of an observation then a question.  she looked back at elizabeth "where are you from?"she asked her.  she wanted to make new friends it was rare she was allowed away from her home.  even though her company wasnt talkative her nerves were easing a bit.

brandon gave a quick smile to his sister then looked at elizabeth. "miss Elizabeth care to have this dance with me?"he asked her as he held his hand for her to. take.