And they would not tell her, not until the hour for her to make ready was upon her. She thought they would give her adequate time. They did not want to risk her arriving late, as a person of such importance that such a slight would be ignored by the hostess. She sat back. They would say that she was too young, that her attendance had to be carefully managed by those who knew the proper manner, to guard her where she knew too little, because such dances were dangerous for marriageable maidens. As if they would let her marry.
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Date: 2021-11-22 04:48 am (UTC)She sat back. They would say that she was too young, that her attendance had to be carefully managed by those who knew the proper manner, to guard her where she knew too little, because such dances were dangerous for marriageable maidens.
As if they would let her marry.