The shift in vernacular doesn't phase Amelia - after all, other than her sisters, her best friends in that crumbling estate she calls home are the maids, and the cooks, and the stableboys that tend to her mare. Actually, the more relaxed tone and words, the easier it is for her to settle into the conversation. The stilted phrases and tones of the people inside the party usually set her teeth to grating.

"More people should think like you do, I think. Even if you can only brighten one person's life, and even if it's just for but a moment - I think that's wonderful."

Truly, Amelia doesn't even have to think about her answer. "Happy. And free."