51
Tea For Two
Iris had never been more sure of anything as she sat near the back of the small tearoom, away from the window.
As she saw his jeep screech to a halt outside, she pulled the veil over her makeup-free face. She knew her bright red lipstick would detract from what the veil didn’t hide.
The colonel ducked his head as he entered the café. It was just as well the top of their fridge had never been cleaner. Poor teetering Lena saved her mother from being too messy to snag a husband. Iris couldn’t believe she could be trite at a time like this!
He looked at Iris quizzically with a half smile. As he pulled out his chair, she realized he was nervous, a state that gave her an unexpected edge and endorsed her commitment.
“Miss Fuller! To what do I owe this unexpected pleasure?”
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