Virginia bowed slightly, keeping up appearances, regardless of how the two women had been friends for several years. The two girls hurried to imitate their aunt, curtseying somewhat awkwardly in their haste of doing everything right.
Harriet smiled kindly, and her plump, sweet face flashed. She must have been gorgeous in her youth.
"Oh, my dear Virginia, you have come!!" She exclaimed happily. "Please, come closer. Those girls must be your cousin's daughters you have told me about in your note. You can come closer, do not be ashamed."
With a nod of her head, Virginia incited the girls to approach.
"Yes, my dear Harriet, we final came. We had to wait for a long time outside your house until our turn comes and get off the carriage, but now we are here." She informed her and smiled at her. "And yes, these are my cousin's daughter I talked to you about."