It was when he made small comments like that that Caroline could feel the small excited leap in her stomach. She gave him a grateful smile, trying to assure him with her own look that she was of one mind on the subject.

Surprise widened Caroline's eyes. So few people could see past her mask that it took her a moment to formulate a sentence. "Yes-" She started automatically, before halting rather abruptly. He looked so concerned, his features so serious and worried that she could hardly deny him the truth. A soft sigh escaped her lips. "Only," How did she phrase this? "I had rather hoped not to worry you on the matter.' Caroline found herself admitting, the cheerful smile dropping from her face as she realized that on this subject she could not lie to him.