As they walked past a few sets of horse and buggy contraptions, Booth pulled out his small notepad and pen to begin taking notes. They were greeted by Francis Graham, once again dressed as a 19th century funeral director.
"Fascinating" Dr. Sweets said.

'Ah, yes, Dr. Brennan, and Agent Booth, good to see you again. I assume this young man also meets the requirements we set forth for the society meetings."
"Yes, he's read Pride and Prejudice." Booth told him.

Sweets nodded. "Still have it on my bookshelf" he whispered to Brennan. Booth moved his hand between them and guided her into the meeting room, following Francis. The room was set up like a church, and the women were on one side, and the men on the other. Booth could feel the indignation rising up in his partner, and he leaned to whisper to her.

"Bones, just…go with it, okay? I think it's ridiculous also…but just…let's just get what we need and get out of here, okay?"

She nodded and moved to sit with the women.

Booth raised his eyebrows toward Sweets, and Sweets acknowledged that this could be interesting.

"Which side are you sitting on, Sweets?" Booth whispered.

"Haha, very funny." He retorted.

"Hey…what's a little joke between us, huh?" Booth patted him on the back forcefully as they sat down in the row across the aisle from Brennan. They all watched as Francis Graham moved to the pulpit at the front of the room.

"Welcome, friends. We are happy to welcome Agent Booth and Dr. Brennan with their guest here. They have come to inquire in the delicate situation regarding Harriet."

Brennan snorted. "Delicate."
"Bones!" Booth hissed across the aisle. "Keep your voice down."
"What, Booth? One of these people is probably a murderer, and, you know…that's not delicate."

"Bones, it's just…look, this is a society" he whispered. "You're always trying to get me to accept the 'anthropological, cultural significance' of societies, so…just…do that!"

"Booth, this is not an official culture."
"Oh, but that sex and pony play group was?" Booth realized maybe they were being a bit too loud, as no one else in the room was speaking.
"Yes, Booth, and besides, I don't see what the big deal is here."
"Bones…no…don't"
"I mean, I read Pride and Prejudice, and I don't see why it's that special." She said loud enough for everyone to hear.

A gasp moved through the crowd. The women sitting by Brennan got up and moved to another row.

"Bones…you're killing me…just…stop…just sit there and listen, okay?" Booth looked at Francis in what he hoped was an apology.

Francis did not seem pleased, but continued addressing the group.

"As I was saying, we're happy to welcome Agent Booth and his guest"

Booth smirked at the way Brennan sat up straighter and clenched her jaw at the snub. At least she didn't comment out loud.