"What?" Barry wondered if he'd heard wrong, "You mean Laura?"

"Yes. Didn't you see the calligraphy contest on ......," the noblewoman began to explain.

However, Mrs. Taylor interrupted her gravely, "So what？ Laura is just a disgraced illegitimate daughter."

The noblewoman rolled her eyes and turned away.

The moment she brushed past Barry, the woman spoke in a low voice, " Your second wife is not a very good one, sir."

Her volume wasn't loud but loud enough for all those present to hear.

"What did you say?" Mrs. Taylor shouted as her eyes glazed over.

"Stop it!" Barry was busy yanking her back, "Aren't you embarrassed enough?"

With that,...