Yes, it's nothing of concern. Believe she may be talking about the circumstances under which Julius took the Mark. It may have come up in conversation this morning.

Kindly do your best to convince her she has nothing to worry about, provided her choices are wiser from here forward. And her son's, of course.


While I have you, dearest, pray do not expect me for supper to-night. I've accepted an invitation to dine with Stephen that will likely keep me out all evening.