The sound of her name broke through her thoughts. The voice causing her stomach to jump a bit as she turned to look at the very man she had just been thinking of. She turned faster then she could school the emotions on her face and for a second her worries and excitement shone clearly and equally on her face.

The fact that he seemed worried by the fact that she might have left warmed her, but at the same time her stomach twisted. She had often suspected that Mr. Darrow felt much the same as she did, but he had yet to make any intentions known. At least not enough that she could assure her family that she did not need their assistance.

"I wouldn't have dared with out having a chance to speak with you." Caroline found herself admitting a bit more freely than she would have liked. She gave him a smile that didn't reach fully to her eyes.