I never was.”He smiled back. “Somehow, I don’t see you leaving to be a queen anywhere.”“That’s true. I have fifty acres southeast of here ...hat was my parents’ place. It’s wooded with a pond. I fish and hunt it. I don’t think Landers would offer me the same experience. I love that place, Jam.”“It sounds delightful, Jar. I would like to be invited there some day.”I smiled. “I think that’s likely.”He smiled back. “Jar, I would like to accompany you anywhere you will permit. My day has been. .. it was lace. Her mouth went dry and she swallowed as she examined one of the baskets, that contained a watermelon with ease. She felt the material and found the underwire. No doubt, these hanging baskets were made out of bra cups... she inhaled as that thought hit her like a bullet. Her eyes ran up and down the straps, that had been displaced to give the cup it's new purpose. Some one, please not Cole, please not Cole, had cut the bra in half and rearranged the cups on top of each other to. .. cabbies etcetera?” She blushed a little at the impertinence of her own question, though Lizzy took no offence whatsoever at her guarded question, fully understanding how a woman of her standing would feel a little uncomfortable, solely in the company of working women. Beryl’s momentary tension was relieved by Lizzy’s smirk.“Oh no ... I’ve been very fortunate in being received into their fold, though all women are seen as equals by them ... for instance, one of the women owns a house not far. The older noblemen and ladies seemed impressed with her tale, but one of the younger men seemed to discount it. I felt indifferent to the young man's attitude, preferring instead to enjoy the company of the other members of the party. Derwen mentioned the sales of Juniper Hills water in Lone Tree and the same young man laughed at the stupidity of people, buying water at ale prices. His elderly mother clutched at her charge, trying to deflect his attention, but he gracelessly found a way to.