"Most of my hardships were physiological-I believe that's the term used? I've never really been wanting, having always been part of the nobility."
She watched him, wanting to inquire, but not wanting to seem rude.
"I do indeed actually. In England, Henry gave me two great houses of my own as part of the settlement,The first time I've ever owned property in my own right. I enjoyed discussing and planning on how to decorate the rooms." She'd like to think that she had better taste then Kitty, but of course, Kitty was a young girl and prone to extravagance.
"Truthfully, I have never really enjoyed entertaining at society parties, I always preferred smaller, more pleasant sorts. I've had enough of people watching and criticizing me as part of the center of attention."
"That sounds fascinating." She wasn't just saying this, despite knowing enough of the english language, she never said something for the sake of an answer.