Emma
After Rett left, I sent Ian on an errand. I knew the dress I wanted to wear and where he could find it. I'll also give him credit; he too tried to encourage my relocation. “If you were downstairs," he said, “you would have your entire closet."
“But I don't need the entire closet. Remember what you said?"
Small lines formed near Ian's gray eyes as he grinned. “Yes, one dress at a time."
“And, Ian?"
“Yes, ma'am?"
“The shutters?"
“Thomas will work on them while you're at dinner."
It was my turn to smile “Thank you. And please thank Thomas."
As I stepped into the bathroom, there was another knock. Making my way through the bedroom and opening the door, I began speaking, “Did you forget..." I was met by Miss Guidry's worried expression. “Miss Guidry."
She wrung her hands. “Why a
