"I was originally a student at Capital University, my neglect of my studies and aversion to exerting myself academically are the only reasons I haven't been coming to the university."
John Brown casually explained his reason for being there while trailing behind Amelia Cobb.
The story of why he was there began the night before.
Last night, Antony Brown asked him to find out some information about Amelia Cobb: how a woman rumored to be academically-negligent and lacking in ambition had suddenly become Christopher Robinson's beloved favorite. There are doubts about her drastic transformation - either the Cobb family had risen in power or Amelia Cobb herself had some extraordinary abilities.
In either case, it was necessary to find out the truth.
Last night, Antony Brown hosted a gathering for the young gentlemen from wealthy families in the social circle.
During the casual chit-chat at the party, John Brown took the opportunity to probe about Amelia Cobb.