"I'm not an expert on nineteenth-century money, but I wouldn't call that small. I now have an entire wardrobe with all the trimmings on order as well as two gowns that can be worn now with matching slippers. There is also a vanity set, a set of soaps and lotions, hair ribbons, and some small pieces of jewelry for daily wear."
"Mistress, Lady Frances was very appreciative of the phone call," Lucas appeared at the bottom of the stairs.
"Maybe she should instruct Elizabeth on the proper way to call on people," Ayana snapped.
"I doubt that would help. You're her close cousin, so she doesn't have to give you a warning," Mifa laughed a little before looking at Lucas. "I think that I'll take that help now. It's obvious that he's not going to let me spend the night here."
"Of course." The devil swept up the stairs and lifted Mifa into his arms.
"Well, that's not quite what I had in mind."
