Evelyn tugged on Viola's arm and sent her a silent message when their eyes met.
"You'll have to excuse us, Russell. My sister has to see a man about a horse."
"What?" Evelyn didn't mean to let the word burst out like that, but it appeared to have a mind of its own.
Viola chuckled and flashed another smile at Russell as she moved away. She leaned in to whisper to Evelyn, "I heard a woman staying in the hotel say that about needing to use the facilities. I thought it was funny."
Evelyn didn't think it was funny. Her face burned with embarrassment and, yes, a bit of anger still. Once they were inside the small bathroom with one commode behind a curtain, she turned to Viola, who had walked to the mirror. "Please don't embarrass me like that again."
Viola turned to face her. "Did you want
