Being practiced at etiquette, Louisa hid her mild embarrassment well, however, there was no stopping the pink of her cheeks from deepening slightly. Nevertheless, she stepped aside for him to pass, and pursed her lips in amusement as they went up the stairs. She'd been a governess to children in such a situation before, however, she always found meeting the guardians as equally interesting as their wards.

She made sure to duck her chin slightly, with the knowledge that – quite literally – looking down her nose at a potential new ward was not the right way to make an impression. Upon first seeing the young Miss Lloyd, Louisa gave a small smile and returned the curtsey with a bob of her own. The child was clearly on her best behavior, if not a little nervous. She had a shock of bright red hair, with a splattering of freckles across her button nose. Louisa knew she would be lying if she said she wasn't always a little nervous herself every time she met a new child. One never knew what to expect when they were out of earshot from their guardians.

"A pleasure to make your acquaintance as well, Miss Lloyd," She returned pleasantly, casting another smile at Mr. Darrow. It also didn't escape her notice that the girl had been reading a book; an observation she took advantage of. "May I ask what you've been reading?"