"She doesn't seem to be aware of this, mother." Catherine concluded after realizing how spaced out the New lady was regarding the topic of their conversation. Who wouldn't be stunned after hearing the news about the renowned mistress, Lady Elaine, having grown up from the upper west quarters, and got pushed forward to a higher peerage after marrying the Duke and becoming his mistress.
"Forgive me for my words but, I don't think it'd be right to speak about my mother-in-law in her absence. I am sure that when she's ready to tell me about her past, she most certainly will." Madeline was careful in fixing her statement appropriately to avoid offending anyone. They must have assumed she knew about Lady Elaine's past, which she clearly does not, and Madeline wouldn't want to hear about her mother-in-law from the mouths of others.
