Evan Stetford watched as Abigail Henderson naturally walked alongside Kenneth Osborne carrying her suitcase. He rubbed his brow and refrained from stepping forward to help her with it.
Girls who grew up abroad might be more independent than those from home.
Carrying their own luggage is something they can do themselves without considering it a man's task.
Of course, it might also be because having someone help you abroad generally involves paying a tip.
Lawrence Winters emerged from the master bedroom, leading Edward Foster to find him a room, and happened to see Kenneth Osborne, Abigail Henderson, and Evan Stetford approaching from the other side of the corridor.
Lawrence Winters quickly said, "Miss Henderson, where would you like to stay? Or you can have first choice."
Abigail Henderson said generously, "It's just a place to sleep; I can stay anywhere here. Miss Winters, don't worry. If you're undecided, just flip a coin."
