"The Continental Congress?" Robert asked, rather proudly. "Why yes, it is amazing, thanks for noticing. We took Britain’s system and made it better. Win-win for everyone. Well, except King George, who went mad before recognizing us as an independent sovereign state."
Robert held out his arm to her. "Then walk this way with me. It's still early enough so that the flower-sellers have all the baskets out, to make up bouquets and boutonnieres."