You need to get to know him

Charlotte and Henry had been observing Lord Stanley Castle and were pleased he was showing a softer side... When they were in their room later that night Henry commented men did stupid things when around each other.

"Hmmm..." Charlotte knowingly looking at Henry. He had told her about the many things he got up too with his friends

"Charlotte... you know a man can change if he is inspired!" holding her tight and earned himself a passionate kiss. He had insecurities about his past but Charlotte was always there to support him.

The next morning Charlotte was thinking about this as she decided to speak with her sister. Castle deserved a chance the way Henry was given a chance.

Charlotte finding Victoria in the study reading 'the book' and busily writing down notes.

"Good morning, are you studying for an examination?" teased Charlotte. She knew Lord Castle was due to visit this afternoon with his mother... to discuss a book he was reading. Victoria looked up and frowned at her sister.

"Charlotte... I want to make sure I understand the full meaning and themes so I don't look like a fool" Victoria had spent time before going to sleep reading and thinking about future books he could read.

"I don't think Lord Castle will think you are a fool... I think he admires you!" shared her sister

"Me... I talk too much and take great pleasure in telling off a man who thinks I am wrong... he just wants me to help improve his mind" admitted Victoria

"I think he admires your mind and your personality... I saw the way he listened to you...he never looked tired or bored." smiled Charlotte at her sister who had just blushed

"How do you know?" questioned Victoria... wanting to know

"Victoria... you are a clever girl... do I have to explain it to you?"

"No... but you told me to be careful of Lord Castle but he seems like a nice gentleman who is trying to improve himself?" asked a confused Victoria

"We just want you to be cautious as he is a friend of Edward's brother" commented Charlotte

"Do you mean men sometimes will be one thing and then another?"

"Yes... but you know women do the same."

Victoria thinking about her childhood friend Alice. She was always friendly to your face but would say nasty things about Victoria to other people.

"You have to get to know Lord Castle ... but I have learnt that often a person hides their true self so they won't get hurt" encouraged Charlotte

"Like Henry?"

"Yes... he is the best of men. I want that for you but make sure you guard your heart" Charlotte embracing her sister as she looked at the complex notes Victoria had written

"Hmmmm... I know... " Victoria was the same age Charlotte was when she went to Sanditon.

Lord Castle was eligible... he came from a pleasant family and he was partial towards her sister. In all interactions he had been respectful towards Victoria... the image of him at York was disappearing which pleased Charlotte.

As Charlotte watched her sister write notes about the book she smiled... Lord Castle was going to get the full force of her sister... Victoria was the passionate reader and smartest of them all. Not many young men in their local area could keep up with her and often would avoided her all together. She was very argumentative and refused to be put down. Lord Castle looked liked he wanted to improve himself and from his actions valued her sister's mind. Victoria was very beautiful but it was her intellect that made her superior to many other women.

Charlotte leaving her sister in the study found Henry playing with the children in the conservatory.

'Charlotte!" the children crowding around her and Henry having to place his arm around her to steady her balance. She leaned against him as she greeted each child.

"Let's all go to the park for a walk" She suggested... the children running to get their coats and hats.

"Are you well enough?" Henry asked... she had been so tired yesterday!

"I am feeling much better and walking is good for us all... I have been tired as this little one has started to get more active and keeps me awake at night!"

"Only a small walk today" firmly stated Henry

On the way back from the park Charlotte told him about her sister and her in depth notes...

She hoped poor Lord Castle could keep up with Victoria!