Chapter 634
Arthur sighed. "When have you ever made a mistake in etiquette?"
"That's because I didn't know they were Clara's maternal family," Matilda replied.
Hosting in-laws was different from entertaining ordinary guests.
"Not knowing excuses the fault," Arthur said evenly. "The Ashfords aren't unreasonable."
"That's true."
After today's visit, Matilda had to admit she respected the Ashfords. They were pow