"Yes of course, that is what I was saying." Begonia replied. "And thank you so much. I think you are going to be a great mother. You are so kind, and sweet, and thoughtful, and..." Again, Begonia lost her train of thought. She stared at Ellory for a second before continuing. "But I do worry I shall never be a mother. I am twenty four in a few weeks, twenty four!"

Begonia flailed back into her armchair. She stared off into the distance in angst.

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