Katherine nodded her head to Elaine, when she finally decided that seeing the dogs would be a good start. Of all her siblings, Nicholas was the most obsessed with the dogs, but David enjoyed them. Henry had six, one for each of his children.<br/><br/>"This way."<br/><br/>Katherine said, having Elaine follower her. She was surprised that they had barely left the ballroom when she heard his voice. The voice that made butterflies dance in her stomach. She knew she shouldn't be around him. It was dumb, she saw what happened to Alexander and his maid but she couldn't help herself. No matter how many times she told herself that her mother would pick her future husband, in her dreams, this young man was who she wanted. He was just a gardener for the manor, but it didn't matter. To her, he was perfect.<br/><br/>"We are, have you seen them?"<br/><br/>Katherine replied and looked over her shoulder, when he pointed that they were under a table. She got nervous, what if Mother had seen him? None of the servants, other than those needed to serve the guests, were allowed in the ballroom. Mother would be so angry. She looked over at Elaine and wished she could read minds. She saw the looks Elaine gave them and bit her lip. If she said something to Victoria....She prayed the woman would be more concerned that she found Carrick and did not anger the prince, then worrying about Katherine's personal life.<br/><br/>"....You are welcome."<br/><br/>Katherine replied, watching Elaine hurry off. She turned back to her gardener. She smiled at him.<br/><br/>"Hello. I am not angry, but she did not see you, did she?"<br/><br/>He would know who Katherine was referring to. She didn't think Victoria had seen him, at least, not yet. Her mother wouldn't be calmly talking to the guests if she had. Katherine wished she could spend every waking moment with him but she knew that wasn't possible. Not with Victoria around.<br/><br/>It was fun hiding with Carrick. Rebecca and David both looked up at Elaine when she found them. David giggled but Rebecca frowned at Elaine, confused at her question.<br/><br/>"Our mother told us that my great grandmother was a princess. So, I guess, we are distantly related."