Miss Bellini stopped playing. "Not bad, Miss Russell. Do you hear the difference? Good posture is key. And make sure you open your throat. Now, come and sit here. We will start on reading music." The woman clicked her tongue in disapproval at the idea of a girl Ellie's age unable to read music.

Catherine, meanwhile, gave the young girl another smile, a happier one this time. "I could hear the difference. I thought you sounded even more angelic than last time," she quickly chimed in. She was eager to make sure Ellie felt the value of a good education - an education Catherine could graciously provide her with.