She smiled "My name is Violet Valliant, and I never know what to say." She said giving a courteous bow.
"That is my brother over there,all by himself for now." She said "Look at him, such a baby." She said with familial and affectionate contempt "And I have to watch him lest he make a mockery of... everything." She indicated the strong and dashing young man in the corner. "My father can't escort me to such happenings any longer." She sighed "I'm sorry if I am off my feed. My father is away at sea and..." That was all she felt comfortable saying. "Would you accompany me to the punch bowl. I am thirsty and I doubt any gentleman here would offer me one after that fiasco." She held motioned to the girl.