James sighed.
"my mother insisted on it. trust me, you did not miss much. I had snooty girls left and right charming up to me, flattering me, just to get me to pick them for courting. I had enough and told my mother that I wanted to wait until I was older, it was an excuse I know, but it worked. my mother gave me time, and thanks to that I found you."






Elizabeth nodded. She managed a faint smile.
"alright."
She reached out towards him as if to hold his hand in hers.