Oh, of course. Forgive me for my mistake, dear sister. [ Said in a way that somehow makes it sound like drop dead instead. ] I suppose you would've been learning a very different set of lessons from that mother of yours.

[ Not that Mielle ever saw her do anything other than sit around and embarrass herself. Perhaps it was too much to ask of a woman like that to even pretend she cared about acting like a countess. ]

But really, you don't need to be concerned about me at all. Everyone here has been so kind and understanding – would you believe that I've been fortunate enough to find myself with some friends in a horrid situation like this?

[ So you'd better not try any shit. ]