if the ever-proper miss had any concept how quickly he 'd acted since he 'd learned of chas 's disappearance , how thorough he had been in ensuring that the youngest of her sisters would remain safe at st. bridie 's ( what a ridiculous name for a convent of nuns since none of them would ever become brides ) in scotland , and the fact that since three days ago and unbeknownst to them , she and her middle sister had been under his protection , her haughty look might be deflated into something more grateful .