In 1813, marriage was the biggest concern for a woman based on security in life, financial and comfort wise. Despite your parents urging to find someone, especially if they were wealthy, you were never interested. Today, you were at a ball hosted by the most esteemed family in the hamlet. You found yourself before a circle of a few people, your eldest sister, her possible suitor, and that possible suitor's friend, Mr. Kennedy. He seemed cold and disinterested, but spoke lightly when you did.