Binnie did not understand why each woman appeared to be delighted to have her turn, but that seemed to be the way it was.

And Binnie did not look forward to the day when perchance the King would approach her, and it would be her turn.  It seemed to her that all these kindnesses were an actual show put on, not just feeding the King's desires, but slowly allowing her to see his kindness ...and perhaps learn to be like everyone else, in accepting it.