Going home that evening was like taking a happy trip, never mind the destination, just the journey. She slightly skipped her steps and hummed a tune under her breath.
Mr Elleton had given her some additional tips on top of her normal daily wage. Alice had been with her till the end and out of politeness Julianna had offered her a little of the money. She chuckled out loud as she remembered Alice’s response. The crazy girl had slapped her outstretched palm away and said that she, Alice, would have given her more if she had any money of her own on her.
They had parted ways some minutes back with a promise to catch up with each other tomorrow. The sun was setting already in their little town and many people were making their way home to eat their early dinners and retire in front of their t
