Lord and Lady

Sarah jumped in. "Her mother was my pianoforte instructor. Jo-" She shook her head, flushing slightly and giving Sophia an apologetic look. "Sophia often accompanied her for our lessons."    Rebecca snorted in response. "Honestly Sarah, why are you lying? You knew our dear Sophia long before her mother was giving instruction, " she said, emphasizing Sophia's name with derision.    Sarah paled, but she responded without hesitation.
"Yes, but it wasn't until I began receiving those instructions that S-Sophia and I became friends."    "Of course. It wouldn't be acceptable to befriend a servant girl after all. "    "Servant girl?" someone asked.    "Yes, our pianist scrubbed floors for my mother when we were younger. Isn't that so?" Rebecca asked.    "It is, but that life is far behind me, " Sophia answered. "And I believe it is due to those years of working for your family that my mother was discovered for her talents in teaching the pianoforte."    "Indeed, " Rebecca said.
She eyed Sophia with disdain.    "Yes, we must be grateful for the discovery, " Sarah said nervously. " It has given us such pleasure in music this day. Doesn't our Sophia play beautifully?"    "Indeed, " Connor agreed. " She has very lovely hands."