Elizabeth noticed Miss Ruwina. She thought she was a bright and brave woman even though she was not a noble.
"You know Clarissa well," Elizabeth said.
"We have been friends for a long time. She often comes to my boutique and tells me about your sons," Miss Ruwina agreed.
Elizabeth smiled. She liked Miss Ruwina's courage to talk to her. But somehow, Elizabeth felt that there was something odd about Miss Ruwina.
"Do you want a dress, My Lady?" Miss Ruwina immediately behaved like a servant. She pointed to some quite expensive fabrics.
"Oh, I apologize," Elizabeth said. "I was just curious about this boutique because it didn't exist when I left Winny. I had no intention of buying a dress. My current situation doesn't really allow for extravagance."
Miss Ruwina suddenly approached Elizab
