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[color=#007ba7][h2]Charlotte Waldegrave[/h2]
[h3]Location: School Garden[/h3]
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Charlotte had watched the pair of doomed lovers leave the garden. She could only hope that the young woman would take the hints that Charlotte had thrown at her and leave Nigel. No one deserved such a companion. Charlotte could not force her to see the danger she was in, but maybe with some warning, she could escape him before she was ruined. Charlotte hated that part of society. Hated it with a passion. The touch of a man should not define a woman. 

She was lost in her thoughts and did not sense that Ms. Pennyford had arrived. She kept most of the surprise out of her reaction, but it was impossible for all of it to be hidden. [color=#007ba7]"Ah, Ms. Pennyford. I was not aware you were there."[/color] She gave a slight curtsy, one of respect, not of titles. [color=#007ba7]"Classes are treating me well. I have some work to do, so I should head to the library soon. I wanted some fresh air before I undertook such endeavors."[/color] 

“Sorry darling, I have been known to just pop in and out and not be seen. A light foot my mother would often say. I am so happy to hear things are going well. Should you need further opportunities to expand your education, you need only ask.”

[color=#007ba7]"Thank you. I appreciate that,”[/color] Charlotte said sincerely. [color=#007ba7]"What sort of educational opportunities do you offer?”[/color] Curiosity in her voice this time. 

“Well it depends on what you would like. We can invite speakers here to lecture on a wide range of topics. We can set up individual learning sessions with current staff or can see about bringing some outside help if the need arises. You could see about doing more work studies where you go and learn. At the same time, you perform duties, though as progressive as this school is, unfortunately, the outside world still frowns on women performing things outside of domestic leanings. However, if that is something you are interested in we could see about that. There’s a lot to be gained here Ms. Waldegrave, you just need to reach for it.”

Charlotte hummed, then nodded. [color=#007ba7]"I will make some considerations and bring them to you. If they are satisfactory I would appreciate the assistance.”[/color] Ms. Pennyford was correct in assessing that Charlotte was in a situation that little could get her out of. If, however, she could make that situation more bearable, there was hope for her future yet. [color=#007ba7]"Thank you again. I shall head to the library now.”[/color] She gave another small curtsey of respect. 

Ms. Pennyford returned the curtsey in kind and went on her way, spinning her parasol as she did so. She had further work to be done, but she did so enjoy the outdoors.

Charlotte let Ms. Pennyford head off, and then she made her way to the library. She did have work to do.