"No inconvenience, none at all! After all, I practically knocked you down just now! It is the least I can do!" Emilie took a warming sip of the tea the waiter brought to her. "We know I was out to sing like a fool in the rain, what, if I might ask, errands have I interrupted for you?" She smiled again at the woman. Emilie thought her very very pretty, and her manners were pleasing. Emilie, as Emilie often did, became curious. She gave an open look and took another sip of tea.