His sarcasm prickled nerves already stretched taut. She is waiting in the carriage. I'm afraid Aunt Cecilia, doesn't care for the company of men. Quite an interesting choice you've made. Although his voice remained light, his eyes betrayed his disapproval.
Most ladies tend to be very protective of their reputations.
Although she hated to admit it, he was right. Any unmarried woman under the age of thirty required a chaperone while in London. I am well aware of the danger of coming here. My parents are spending a few weeks with my sister in the country. That left Aunt Cecilia.