Would it ever be that Lutece might initiate such a thing? It seemed awfully
   strange a thing for the lady to do all so abruptly. No, as mentioned before hand,
   an act of this measure could only be called for when conditions had been at their
   uttermost finest… Perhaps, she configured. 

                    Perchance that there had been growing esteem on her part, along
                            with a budding sense of venture that has yet to make itself known.

Until a most favorable opportunity will cite itself, this bold recommendation will lie
   in mind (not on her lips)… Although there hadn’t been a single ounce of chance
   that precognition rested at her fingertips, there had been something which was
   able to breed further encouragement: suspicion. It was likely, she hypothesized,
   that the Ashford woman had been quite aware of the clash between ideals and
   inclinations… Of course, she would act on it. Thus leading to the desired result.