Chapter Thirty Three
The wedding date was set for the seventh of January. Announcements were sent to London, Paris, New York, Sydney and Melbourne, to the couple’s widespread circle of friends and remaining relatives, although the guest list consisted of only a small gathering of those who were close enough to attend.
Ever suggested the white raw silk suit as her wedding outfit, but Stroud insisted she buy something new. She wore a full length Edwardian style gown with a high neckline and lace inlays that Caroline spotted in a shop downtown. She carried a corsage of white roses and baby’s breath. Stroud looked utterly dashing in a gray morning suit.
There was quite a debate about the appropriate location for the wedding. Jean offered the restaurant as a possible venue. Brooke’s Aunt Sal
