Barkis did not come to the brothel.
She waited.
Even with a customer, her mind is with the man who has spoken to her at that Opera House and had managed to have her attention so easily.
She has little hope when the Season started. The gentlemen who visited were fewer since their attendance is needed in every socialization. Therefore, Barkis would be occupied as well. A few days and she just gave up and dropped the urge of looking by the window.
She has just finished with a customer and was leading him out to the door when she saw Blaire talking to someone by the lobby. The man has his back on her but she can recognize who it is even from afar. She walked to the door which means she has to pass them but she did not look yet. Opening the door, her customer bid her goodbye and went out
