Chapter Twelve
More Advice
“There’s no need to thank me,” said Vivian smugly. “I knew immediately what you needed me to do and I am so glad to be able to help you out.”
“Well, I’ll thank you anyway! I was wrong and you were right. But, don’t get all smug on me, I want to do this my way.”
“You mean the uniform?”
“Yep, black and white would have been so banal, Mamma,” said Edith. “I just love the bright colours, it will make his world so much more feminine.”
“Well, that was the idea, dear,” said Vivian. “As soon as I saw the summer collection, I knew that it was perfect. Feminine and practical. I can’t wait to see the effect…”
“I told you before, Mamma, it will take a little more time before I can move him along far enough for you to see him in all his glory. First, I have to build a
