He could infer from that that she hadn't been spending a great deal of time with any particular gentlemen which was highly reassuring. He didn't know what sort of betterment she was referring to what possible improvement could she need? but it seemed a virtuous occupation for a lady. She was so very practical and intelligent but tastefully so! "An admirable way to spend the winter." He wanted to know specifically what she thought she needed to improve upon but couldn't think of a way to do so without being overtly intrusive. "Nevertheless you must be relieved that it's nearly spring?"
