[b]"No, there are no scoundrels in my life - terrible or otherwise."[/b] Although, that certainly wasn't through lack of trying on her Mother's part. The woman was determined to marry off her eldest daughter, and was at times - completely rediculous. Anna had no shame. Everytime that a new Family moved to town, or within a ten mile radius, she was there like a blood hound snouting out a potential suitor.

Truth be told, Matilda had felt little interest in anybody. Major Bradford had left quite an impression on the young lady in Bath, and whether she was aware of it conciously or not - she couldn't stop herself from comparing every potential suitor that she met, to him. 

[b]"And truth be told, I know not of Alice's dowry. I assume her parents to be rather wealthy, if their home is anything to judge by. But I'll have to watch it all unfold.." [/b] 

Tilly was fascinated by people. And as such, she just loved to sit in the windowseat with a good book and watch the world go by. 

[b]"Is your brother William, well?"[/b] 

Had Matilda expected Arthur to keep in touch? She supposed that the notion had crossed her mind. Was she even a little upset when months had passed on by and she heard nothing? Quite possibly. But, you should never make assumptions. Any annoyance that she'd felt at the time, had all but vanished. All that was in it's place now, was a warm sort of feeling at being able to see him again.