[ He was going to mention the dress he'd had made for her, but he doesn't wish to upset her any more than she's been, today. ]
Best not to, then.
[ He gives her a brief kiss before hoisting the bags up in his arms. The carriage is loaded, leaving space at the rear for the chest. Then, William unties the man's horse from their fence, allowing it to hurry off wherever it pleases. Their own are hitched to the cart, then he returns to help Grell lug the chest outside. ]
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Best not to, then.
[ He gives her a brief kiss before hoisting the bags up in his arms. The carriage is loaded, leaving space at the rear for the chest. Then, William unties the man's horse from their fence, allowing it to hurry off wherever it pleases. Their own are hitched to the cart, then he returns to help Grell lug the chest outside. ]