Duke's Residence
Anastasia stepped down from the carriage and entered the residence to pay her respects to the Duchess and her mother. The Duke was probably in his study she wasn't sure.
"Why not stay for dinner?" Duchess Anita suggested.
"I am tired and wish to return to my courtyard to clean up and change into fresh clothes," Anastasia replied. She had spin her leg from the fall so Rosa supported her.
As she spoke, the Duchess and her mother finally noticed that her dress was dirty. Before they could ask what had happened, Anastasia excused herself and left.
At the same time, Isabel and Elizabeth arrived at the hall. The two seemed at odds with each other.
Lady Robert immediately sensed that something must have happened while they were out shopping.
"What is the matter?" she asked after they had both paid their respects.
Isabel recounted the incident exactly as it had happened, without favoring either Elizabeth or Anastasia. She spoke truthfully.
