Ophelia waved her hand dismissively at Nova's misgivings. "It's the most natural thing in the world to want a dear friend to become your sister-in-law. Before I met Mr. Devine there were times I nearly convinced myself I fancied your brothers, though I certainly wouldn't have been an ideal wife for any of them," she reassured her. "I don't believe Porphyria is much inclined to trade her last name for any other, but we shall include her all the same. The worst that can happen is that the two of us enjoy her company and your brother's attentions are diverted elsewhere."