“You can stop right there.” Neville shut off the water and retrieved the fruit. “If you will all excuse me.”
After Neville had left the kitchen, Millie and Mrs. Peabody wrapped the hot rolls in a clean towel and added them to the basket.
Jeb poked around looking for a bite to eat while Bobby Sue helped herself to some coffee.
“Jeb, if you’d like some breakfast, I’m happy to cook you up an egg.”
“Ya’ got eggs?” Jeb’s face lit up.
“In the pantry there.” Mrs. Peabody closed the basket lid. “Millie, put this in the car and let Mrs. Dixon know that we are ready to go.”
“Are you sure about bringing Mrs. Ascariot today?” Millie accepted the basket.
“Mrs. Dixon says it is important for people to see her in society since she made her unexpected appearance at Mortimer’s party. We can no lon
