"You are important no matter who you are with." Hannah spoke as she nibbled a cracker with melted brie on it.<br/>"Oh by the way, be aware that the caviar is very salty and that it is those little round balls. And sip the wine. Father ordered a sweet wine that isn't very strong except for those like you and me who don't drink."<br/><br/>"Yes. It is smooth and a good one to start beginners on. I am surprised that you knew those facts, Hannah. I hope that I will continue to be pleasantly surprised often. This promotion will mean that Arus will be living with us until the Queen decides to change the living arrangements. You have educated her well, Mary." William smiled at Mary.<br/><br/>"Nonsense my dear husband. I did not teach Hannah much of anything, She learned well on her own unlike the older ones who needed my constant attention. She most likely read about it in one of our many books in the library. She always was the bookworm of the family." Mary took a cracker with cheese and caviar on top.<br/><br/>Soon William seated Mary and Hannah went to her seat next to where Arus' chair was.<br/>James and a maid served the first course of cream tomato soup followed by a chicken with a white wine ssauce, red potatoes, green beans and rolls. Dessert was ala cart style. there were various kinds of tarts or individual pies, petite fors, and cheescake with several toppings.<br/><br/>William and Mary picked out a couple favorites and sat on one sofa together while James served the coffee. Hannah took a pecan tart and a small cheese cake square with a small bit of cherry topping. She waited for Arus to make his selections.