It was impossible for Verity to miss the look Ford shot their brother from her position on the piano bench. A look meaning what exactly, she didn't know, but it couldn't have been good. Was Noble aware of whatever the reasoning they moved from the country, then? Verity dropped her stare to a random spot on the floor instead of Ford. Eventuslly, she would pull the truth from him.

"Don't forget the ribbons, shoes and parasols," she added lightly. "A wardrobe isn't complete without the accessories."