From I'm Nova- Peppermint
Mary took a deep sip of the peppermint tea Mrs. Hudson had given her. "This is lovely, thank you," she said.
"No problem, dear," Mrs. Hudson said, sipping at her own cup. "I'm afraid I don't know when your fiancee will return."
"No trouble," Mary said cheerfully. "I have the rest of the afternoon off, and your company is delightful, Mrs. Hudson."
"Oh," Mrs. Hudson blushed. "Thank you. How are your wedding preparations?"
"Oh, they're nearly done. Finishing touches, really," Mary replied. "I am a bit nervous, though, for the wedding."
"For the wedding or the marriage?" Mrs. Hudson said slyly.
"Both," Mary laughed.
"Oh, the wedding won't be anything," Mrs. Hudson said reassuringly. "The marriage, well, that depends."
"Any advice?"
Mrs. Hudson looked out her window. "Know when you're wrong, and when you're right, and only compromise when you're a little of both."
"Thank you," Mary said softly. "Were you married?"
"I was," Mrs. Hudson said. "For a time."
Mary considered whether she ought to ask, but at that moment, the door jangled, and voices entered the parlor. Mrs. Hudson smiled, and stood to ask her inhabitants whether they'd like some tea too.