Chapter Twelve
The ball took place the very next day.
Tawnyetta did not see Shaun again after the episode in the blue parlor. That was fine with her. She did, however, see Anne. In fact, Anne and her mirror image, Erin, were responsible for helping Bridget and Tawnyetta get dressed for the ball.
Tawnyetta didn't feel close enough to Anne to tell her about her fiancé's actions. She was completely uncomfortable being pampered by the blissfully ignorant maid. She tried to make up for it by treating the young woman with great kindness and affection, showering her with praise and thanking her graciously for every little assistance.
Bridget was radiant. She loved dressing up. After the disappointment of her wedding, having this event where she could pretend she was a princess and be the bell
