Mary smiled at Patience reaction to the compliment but it faded quickly as they walked along the path. "I cannot truly say, Miss Hurst. We thought it best I wait until Papa was better before I was presented to society but fate was not so kind. So you see I have very little experience in society of anywhere... but I think things here are lovely." She glanced at Patience. "You seem so beautifully at ease with it all- how do you manage?"