““Nathaniel, I appreciate your willingness to help and I know Eliza and Thomas do as well. I know just enough about such things to be assured Eliza will be well in a few days time. Do not trouble yourself with us. You may return to your admirers.” The emphasis she placed on the last word and the tilt of a smile in her gaze undid him. “The only admirer I’m interested in, Kitty, is you.” ***””