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[colored_gowns]

Mrs. Strange does not personally care for dancing (anymore). But since discussing the idea of a dance of some sort with Elizabeth Bennet, she has found planning for one to be a pleasant distraction from her usual routine of idleness. Though of course the event is by no means a certainty, it is pleasing enough occupation at present to explore the

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[jarndyceheir]

Richard is taking a walk, because it seems a good thing to do, as long as he doesn't run into Ada. But it has been some time since he has seen Mrs. Strange, and he breaks into a smile at seeing her. "Good day, Mrs. Strange! How have you been keeping yourself?"

[colored_gowns]

The smile is readily returned. "Mr Carstone! Very well, I thank you. How are you?"

[jarndyceheir]

"I...I am well enough, I think, thank you. Do you have an object, or are you simply taking a walk?"

[colored_gowns]

"You do not sound quite convinced," she notes with a laugh. "I have no real object, and I should be most glad, as ever, of your company, should you wish to give it."

[jarndyceheir]

"It is always a pleasure, truly. It has been too long since I have seen you."

[colored_gowns]

"Too long indeed. I had worried."

[jarndyceheir]

"Oh? I hate to think that I caused you disquiet."

[colored_gowns]

"Oh, do not let it trouble you. I am satisfied now to see you well."

[jarndyceheir]

"Surely so. And how is your husband getting on here? Is he well-settled by now?"

[colored_gowns]

"Oh, yes. He is getting on quite well, I dare say. I have been quite remiss in my friendly duties that I have not yet introduced you!"

[jarndyceheir]

"Well, we shall meet eventually, I'm sure."

[colored_gowns]

"I shall make sure of it. But I hope you have kept yourself well occupied?"

[jarndyceheir]

"Nothing too interesting, I confess. Taking walks, reading a bit."

[colored_gowns]

"Do you know a Miss Bennet? She and I thought that a ball of some sort might be an interesting diversion."

[jarndyceheir]

"A ball? Perhaps so. And no, I've not had the pleasure of her acquaintance."

[colored_gowns]

"I hope you could be persuaded to attend?"