Sophie Baker knew that her impulsive behavior had just given outsiders, especially Elly Campbell, another reason to ridicule her. Elly might even be secretly delighted by her mistake.
But now, she needed to salvage her image, even if she detested the mocking stares of these older women, she still had to bite the bullet and apologize to them.
Fortunately, these women were all older than her, so a casual apology could be passed off as a respectful nod to their age, which wasn't too bad.
With that in mind, she addressed the few wealthy wives:
"Ladies, I am truly sorry. I was just so overjoyed to see my sister that I didn't consider the occasion and interrupted your conversation with her. Please forgive my youthful ignorance."
She intentionally emphasized her youth, indirectly calling those few wealthy wives old.
Being veterans of many "battles," these women couldn't possibly miss the insinuation, and their faces immediately darkened.
