Julie wiped her eyes, trying to calm herself before the guard or coachman noticed her appearance and reported it back to her parents.
Julie was relieved that she finally spoke of how she felt, and though her grandmother didn't seem to understand her feelings, Julie hoped that with a little more thought, Odessa would realise this was happening long before the season started.
Julie rested her head against the carriage and looked outside.
Though Julie spoke confidently about finding a husband, it wasn't an easy task. All the men the queen introduced her to did not make Julie feel a spark. Some of the men showed great interest in her, but Julie didn't want to spend the rest of her life with them.
"Why did I speak of finding a husband? This is all a bore," Julie sighed.
