"It is very nice to meet you, Miss Blacke." She paused. "The man I was with was the captain of his ship." Not a lie. "There was no love lost." Also not a lie. "I worked for Doctor Wells because the estate was frozen. Thankfully, my solicitor has helped and I can provide for the baby." Half lie by omission that it was her father's business, no lie. She looked at John then. "Your brother is quite honorable. He saw how scared I was for my baby that their father would return. I am thankful I am free to start anew. I am thankful for his protection, though I have told him he is free to go his own way if he wanted, but it seems he wants to do the opposite."