There was a moment when Marie blinked, unsure who was speaking to her, but then she saw the girl, a pretty thing, young, introducing herself. Ahhh, the daughter of the host! Marie didn't know her, but she knew of her, and she was determined to at least make friends tonight, even if she couldn't find her own. "Ahh, Miss Hurst! Yes, that's me, but you may call me Marie." She gave the girl a smile, and curtseyed gently in return.
"This is quite the party. You must congratulate your parents for holding such a splendid occasion, it appears to be going off without a hitch."