The Butler opened the door and escorted Ella into the drawing room where Patience had been waiting, lounging rather bored herself in a chair. As soon as she saw Ella she was up on her feet, smiling broadly.
"Ella! I was beginning to worry everyone had forgotten!" Patience said, taking care to brush back her hair so Ella might see the necklace daddy had given her for the occasion. "Won't you come and have some tea? How was the ride?"