"I am trying to convince someone to be my lawyer and he is trying to convince me to be his wife..." she muttered almost under her breath. Her eyes met his and she sighed, "It's a complicated mess and I shouldn't be talking about it with a complete stranger such as you. I have bothered you enough." She tilted her head, "Though I do appreciate that you have been talking to me like a normal person. It is nice."

She smoothed her hands down her skirts and bit her lower lip. "If you come back to town any time soon, please do send for me."