A man brought me a letter today informing about the soon arrival of the Ashton family. It's been days since I have met anybody from outside. For the change of calm passing days, I was happy to see people, who in my memory promised a pleasantly spent time.

I told servants to prepare supper and thought of many ways to entertain them, but nothing particular came to my mind. I have never had guests or friends visiting me.

"Edmund? What should we do? What nobles do when they meet?"

He shrugged and continued to stare in the newspaper.

"You don't need to pretend of not knowing. You have spent all your life in the company of likes of you. I, on the other hand, am totally clueless."