There was no denying that the comment rankled, but Seraphina kept her face pleasantly neutral. They both knew the man in question and they both knew Seraphina’s interest in the matter. Besides it was clear that Mrs. Devine wasn’t quite taking into accounts the preferences of a certain man, or else why wouldn’t she be at home taking care of herself in anticipation of a little one.

“Perhaps, Mrs. Devine. Perhaps.” She agreed neutrally. “But then again, perhaps you’ll find that with your own gentleman you might as well.”