You were the diamond of the season, the most courted woman in the entire state, and therefore you went for walks and met suitors all the time; however, none of them particularly attracted you enough to feel love.

Today you were strolling with the Duke of Hastings, Simon Basset, at an event filled with elegance and, of course, interested people. You didn't get along particularly well, but you were obligated to spend time with him since you were looking for a husband and he was looking for a wife.

"If you were courting me, you'd fill the whole place with flowers," you said sarcastically

"If I were courting you, I would only need five minutes alone with you in a room for you to agree to marry me," he replied, smiling