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Panel 1:
A man standing in the foreground smiles, while Millie and Amelia are sitting on a couch in the background, chatting.

Panel 2:
Amelia seems distracted.
Millie: "Are you alright, Amelia?"

Panel 3:
Amelia: "Oh, I’m sorry, Miss DeBoer. I don’t mean to be such a killjoy."

Panel 4:
Hattie stands talking with another party guest, a man in a nice suit. Amelia continues off panel.
Amelia (continuing):
"It’s my sister, Emily. She’s recovering from measles and had to shave her hair. Hattie’s been trying to get my mind off it."

Panel 5:
A closer view on Hattie as she continues to speak with the man.
Amelia, off panel: "She knows how my parents are..."

Panel 6:
Back on Amelia. She sighs.
Amelia: "They’re so tough on Emily. And they’re obsessed with us marrying well, to improve our standing. I’ll be alright, but I worry about Emily."