CHAPTER SIXTEEN
Saturday came in no time. Anna and Margaret had great plans for the party. They procured a bushel full of autumnal gourds and a few pumpkins. They had hollowed out the pumpkins to use as vases on the table for the flowers. They talked as Benjamin was driving them to the flower market.
“I’ve now heard back from everyone that I invited,” Margaret said. “And they are all coming. Only the crème de la crème of Boston society for you, Anna. Even Alva Vanderbilt, now Belmont, will be there. I think the story of you and Ausable intrigues them all and, whether shocked or cheering, they are dying to meet you.”
“Oh! I hadn’t realized everyone knew the whole story. But, since they all know about Ausable, that certainly makes things more comfortable. I was worried they might be ill-a
