"Your offer is very generous, Ronald, I’m sure. But I’m afraid my duties at home keep me far too busy to give you the time and dedication any suitor deserves from the woman he wishes to court." She paused, watching his expression. He sharp blue eyes gew cold and the tips of his ears tinged red. "Perhaps Miss Brown? She is quite lovely, of a sweet nature, and I’ve seen her admiring you in church. I’m sure she would be overjoyed if you were to court her instead."