Ella was still uncertain about whether or not she wanted to be stuck with a truly "respectable" man for the rest of her life. They all tended to be so... plain. But she did not want to lose her friends over a man either.
"She is! Or I think she is," Ella said quickly, her eyebrows raising. "Honestly, I do not know how serious she and Doctor Perkins are, but they are certainly fond of one another. I would like to see her settled, but I think Daphne could do much better than the dear doctor."
Of course her interest was immediately piqued at the mention of Olivia's eldest brother and a widow. She turned to Olivia, eyes truly wide with excitement at the new information and eager for it to be confirmed. "Oh Olivia, do tell!"