He listened with intent to Rowena’s explanation. He would probably apologise to the woman should the moment present itself, but he would not make it his first priority.  “I thank you for explanation of the situation. You are a most intriguing young woman if I can be so bold as to say so.”<br/><br/>Hearing hear mention wealth, he wised to explain his understanding of such a thing as his father too was considerably wealthy and suffered similar issues to Rowena’s father. “I myself have little interest in wealth, but I understand that money is necessary in order to have a comfortable life. So I do not scorn people who have or even who do not have.”<br/><br/>Wishing to move the subject back to a more intriguing subject matter he cleared his throat and remarked “On the subject of your father, even though I would like to meet him, I am grateful that he could not make it this evening. As if he had, I would not have met you.” He smiled warmly at her and continued. “So I am indeed appreciative that he was too busy on this occasion.”<br/><br/>Moving back onto the subject of gardens, he remarked with a sly smile that was directed only at Rowena “Oh yes the bountiful chooses that present themselves when exploring the world of gardening. As I have commented, there is nothing more lovely than what is to be found in an English country garden; however you have to see what else the world has to offer before you can truly appreciate such variety. I myself have wondered many a garden and have come away a little more wiser on the subject. I have experience many a seasonal change in the process, along with the occasional downpour from the heavens.” He paused for a moment as he had let his tongue run away with him once again. “Tell me, dear Rowena, what have you experienced in your exposure to such a wonder?”<br/>