No, I cant see any chance for Jarvis and
Dovieunless they elope.
Aunt Chattysaid they had given him to
Mrs.
The Morrows will always cast that upto me. Poor
Dovie hasnt a very nice day for her wedding, thought Anne.
That soundslike a remark Rebecca Dew would make,
but its quite true. When Anne glanced at him over her shoulder he wasapparently
asleep. Dovies satin skin wasrose and cream and all her tears hadnt spoiled her
eyes.
But at home Elizabeth never sees moonlight except
from thewindow.
And, oh, Anne darling, will you do just one more
thingfor me?
Rebecca was away for the day, having gone to the
country to help arelative hook rugs. And theyre determined toget a thing when theyre
told they cant.
Jen Pringle says it is hereyes Jarvis is really in
love with.
You see, my dear, her husband had spanked her. I
understand they were the Royal Family in old days.
I cannot imagine any girl breaking her heartover a
man.
As you say, it might complicate matters for Dovie
in case herfather has come home.
Miss Minerva was plainly a little disappointed.
Dovie, didnt you weigh all thesethings in the balance before? I knew he wouldntkeep
on wanting her if she was too easy to get. Was it all a deep-laid plot on the part
ofthe widows, aided and abetted by Jane Edmonds?
Just the same I did NOT say, AnySaturday you want
to be away, Ill look after your offspring.
She couldnever refuse an opportunity for a good
laugh, even when it was onherself.