Katherine cast a wary glance at her brother, and despite herself was somewhat amused, before turning back to Lady Gwendolyn. "I call it not bravery, Lady Gwendolyn, but determination. I'll not let a flattering opinion of me go to waste."
She smiled at the display set out at the table. "I shall have to indulge in a tea cake, then!" Katherine said rather happily, nodding to the footman. As he moved about fetching it for her, Katherine turned to the hostess. "You are well then?" she questioned of Lady Gwendolyn. "It takes a good deal of energy to host anything of this nature these days," she mused, motioning to the rest of the salon with a gloved hand.