Chapter 28: 1892: The Rolfe's AnniversaryBrigetta looked with satisfaction at the band playing on the stage built behind their house. She had recovered from her earlier shock when Martin had readily agreed to spend the money for building the stage, a dance floor, and paying real musicians. The band was playing a waltz with a recognizable tempo. The food tables were loaded and even people from Arles were here to celebrate her and Martin's twenty-fifth anniversary. She had directed August to place the specially tooled saddle she'd bought Martin in the pantry. She ran a hand over her aqua taffeta gown and smiled out at the dancers as Toni and Lorenz swirled by her.
Antoinette was clad in a low cut, violet taffeta ball gown, a heavy, deep purple, amethyst pendant nestled against her skin and
