Elladora knew she was many things, but a celebrated conversationalist was not one of them and she could not entirely recall the last time somebody had sought ought her company deliberately. She was generally avoided in company, whether out of fear or pity, and the whispers had followed her for years until she had convinced one and all that poor Miss Black didn’t regret a single bit of her circumstance.
Still, it was a charming lie from a pretty woman. It was probably the best thing to come of the evening.
“Amongst some circles I suppose,” she replied with the ghost of a smile. “But I shouldn’t keep you. Your circles are still much more varied than mine I suspect and you may as well make the most of them while you are able. Goodnight Miss Carmichael.”
fabulous set by Lady <3