An Unexpected Apology

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

Originally Posted by wendybeth

Hey, he didn't say "I'm so sorry, ma'am!" Mayhap he was flirting with you? Hmmm?

And if he wasn't- if it was an elder apology, then wouldn't he be surprised by the thoughts that flitted about your mind? That would have been hilarious to see his expression if you had said "Don't ****ing worry about it!"

My parent's would sure like me to bring a nice young polite 'un back to the homestead.

Keep waiting 'rents!

Heh, actually, they don't much care about that stuff. Ah, witty rejoinders. Why must you happen after the fact EVERY time?