There was much excitement as their wedding approached. Melanie was naturally required to be her sister’s maid of honour and Catherine was included in the party.
Sadly, for Lillian, Mrs Shaw decided she couldn’t possibly be without two maids on a Wednesday so she was denied permission to attend the joyous occasion at the courthouse. Mrs Shaw berated her for her long face and sulky movements but Lillian could not shake off her despair at being excluded from such an exciting event. It was agony waiting for Catherine to return and tell her all about the ceremony and wedding breakfast. Her friend did not disappoint and enthusiastically regaled her with all the details.
Despite their many months living in close quarters, due to the sherry Catherine had consumed at the breakfast, her Glaswegian
