Lion Head Mesa electrum

toula did as she was bid with ample grace. his smile was answered with a gentle one that was unabashed, and truly happy. drawing alongside him, toula seated herself with grace that came from her teachings and her good breeding both. toula had come to take great care in all that she did, so that she might earn more smiles from both mother and father. it was a reward as great as any in this lifetime that she knew, and for now these things fulfilled her.
his question asked was answered with a knowing smile. she drew in a quiet breath and considered her answer carefully, before challenging him as only a young daughter might: who would you like to hear of first, father? with bright eyes that regarded him with plain adoration. she hoped to surprise and please him both! for there were so many. and perhaps in this way, she might learn of his own favorite. would that not be who he might list now?