"Because Father is treating us out tonight. He likes the food here and it is very good to learn how to eat out in the public. I do need to practice my proper etiquette manners from time to time. Father seems to want to know if I remember the little things such as placing my napkin on my lap and using the outside silverware first. More or less it is a test that I must pass." Hannah spoke as she unfolded her napkin and placed it on her lap.<br/><br/>William smiled before speaking.<br/>"Yes, I do test my children from time to time. I want to know if they have remembered what they have been taught. It is good to practice and Hannah rarely gets out into the higher society due to her own reluctance to go out in society at all. Shall we have our soup before it is too cool to enjoy?" William nodded to James who ladles out the soup.<br/><br/>William and Hannah gave a small nod of thanks and waited until all was served. Hannah took the first sip of soup since she was the hostess. She held her spoon and scooped the soup into the spoon by scooping to the far side of the bowl then gently scrapes the excess off the bottom so that the soup wouldn't drip on her. It was a creamy tomato soup with oyster crackers served on the side,