CHAPTER 36
CELEBRATION
Lillian smiled broadly at Catherine when she answered the door.
Catherine grinned back, bemused. ‘Come in, hen. Mrs Miles is expecting yer.’
‘I imagine she is.’
Catherine eyed the parcel. ‘Goodness. When will that woman stop? She’s outdone herself this time.’
‘Is that Lillian?’ Cora called out. ‘Oh good! Catherine, bring her through.’
Cora grabbed the package as soon as Lillian entered the drawing-room, wasting no time unwrapping it and lifting up the first two garments to admire. ‘They’re gorgeous. Catherine, please come here for a moment.’
‘Tea, ma’am?’
‘Not yet. Quickly now.’
Lillian raised her gloved hand to her lips to suppress a smile as Catherine obliged the urgent request.
‘What do you think of this one?’ Cora held up the last dress in the pile. Th
