"Yes, of course. We can all hope that now we have learned our lesson."
From the corner of her eye, she could see that most of the group of Beloveds she had come to the cathedral with were gathered by the gate with their chaperone, waiting for the last few before heading home.
"I... I'm afraid I shall have to go in a moment, Mr Freeman. My chaperone is waiting." She gestured towards the group by the gate.