James took a breath. "I sense that he is coming to test me, to see me for himself. my mother warned me of this. it is the final step when the potential bride is from a wealthy family. first is to make sure they come from good stock, despite parentage. I know I passed that one. secondly, I have to obtained my own wealth and be independent to ensure I can be a good provider, not just of children of course. I most likely passed that as well. third step would be seeing how easy I am to scare off, and the fourth would be to size me up, make sure I am as good as others claim me to be. I suspect those last two steps are why he is coming here." He put on a brave face for kalis' sake. Elizabeth sighed. "I overheard my father planning to do the same should I find a suitor of my own."