Chapter 14Emery
Emery quickly found several more pairs of jeans in the smaller size, making sure they were all in good condition and not overly ornate or trendy. Unlike many women her age, Emery chose practical things and rarely took long with a decision. She cautiously slid the garments inside the curtain, Lina’s discomfort obvious, and collected the rejected pairs.
After returning the unwanted items to the racks, Emery perused the aisles for tops, concentrating on the smaller ones. She removed several that she thought might be simple and conservative enough for Lina’s tastes. She was obviously very modest and old-fashioned. Her comfort in her long gown led Emery to suspect it was not just some costume she’d donned for the cave performance. And if her claims were to be believed, she’d a
