Re: Una and Arabella
"My father is the chemist Dr. John Ward," Arabella offered, which she did rarely--not out of lack of pride for the accomplishments of her father, but because she found that too often her own merits were ignored in favour of a respectable male scientist. "Perhaps you have met him."
She wasn't certain what 'wild' charms were, and had a brief moment of concern that she was conversing with someone's mistress. But the lady was dressed well, and Arabella would not snub her on that suspicion alone.