"That could do, too. Any of that. Well, I'll try Keith, first, because I know your family doesn't mind but they've been so generous lately I don't want to be too much of a bother." Eloise nodded to herself, pacing nervously for a few moments.
She laughed at Megan's next comment. "I have no idea! I've never seen her that I know of, but I don't exactly follow people around so I guess I wouldn't know. Maybe she'd surprise us!"
Laughing along with Megan, Eloise slowly found herself feeling less and less like a horrible person for forgetting the impending birthday. This was going to work out fine, and if Susan didn't drink after all, maybe the rest of the house could have a celebratory drink in her honor.
"But." Eloise suddenly sounded very serious, though a smile still played on her lips and her eyes were bright. "Megan Jones. I think we came up here to help you with some wardrobe matters?" Not wanting to alarm her friend with the change of subject, Eloise continued. "I've been trying to figure out my clothing, too, now it's getting colder."