Torie watched the exchange between cousins with vested interest, jealous of how easygoing they all seemed to be with one another. She did not miss Basil's inquiry as to the nickname, but she couldn't exactly explain. "I look forward to it," She managed to get out, about riding the trails, but she was unable to add on as Mr. Alderton excused himself rather quickly and Torie was was left reeling.

Mouth agape, she quickly shut it and hid her disappointment behind her cider. "Did I say something wrong?" She couldn't help but to genuinely pout now as she went back to fixing her plate. "Will you show me the trails then?" Torie had hoped it would be Anthony, but he seemed preoccupied now and she didn't want to be a pest.

Casting a look in the direction he had wandered off, she sulked into her toast. Perhaps she should impede upon Poppy instead this afternoon and ride with the ladies. It wasn't what she had been hoping for, but it wouldn't be a completely wasted weekend.