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"As a guest of the palace irrespective of your peerage, it's expected that your carriage should introduce you before you say a word to another," Mrs. Worthington went on saying, with Emilia slouched in her seat, counting her fingers to the time when their blasted lesson would end.

"I thought by today we would be gone past your wrong posture," The woman sighed, tapping her temples dramatically. "But from what I see, it seems to have worsened from the past."

No word from Emilia. In fact, the only word she had said in this class was to greet Mrs. Worthington when she came into the room.

"You might need a ladies ' pamphlet to aid you."

"What!" The first word Emilia was uttering. "Why do I need a pup's pamphlet? I am an adult!"

"Then behave like one, Young Ms. You hardly show any motivation for wanting to learn, demanding I do all I can to make sure you are on point with my admonitions."

"Well, why not quit?" Emilia mumbled under her breath.

"I beg your pardon?"

"Nothing, Ma'am." Emilia sl