As Owen escorted the young lady to the dining room, he complimented her dress and smiled. Pulled out a chair her and took the next seat for himself. Owen was relieved that the dining room was empty, but he was surprised none of his brothers had barged in. Turning to Juliet, it was now up to him to keep the conversation flowing, he wondered if they had much in common. While Juliet is very beautiful, he did not wish to spend his life with someone who did not read at least a little. When he had given notice of Juliet's arrival, he had promised himself then he would withdraw from the game of wooing if she proved to be better suited for one of his other brothers. Finally he asked: "Are you fond of literature or the arts?"