"Tell me…" Henry began as they walked through the garden.
"What is it?" Catherine asked.
"I believe your brother James will be staying with us next month?"
"Yes," Catherine replied.
"Do you have any particular dinner plans for while he's here?"
"I don't believe so. I'll need to speak with the cook," Catherine replied.
"I was thinking more in terms of other guests," Henry hinted. "Would it, perhaps, be out of line to invite some of the young ladies of the parish to dine with us?"
"Oh!" Catherine exclaimed. "I… I can't say I know for certain."
"You must ask."