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then, so many things about him mystified herShe didn't know him at
all, never hadScarlett felt a moment of dreadful hopelessnessShe
shook it off stood up hurriedlyShe had to get dressed before Rhett
got backGracious heavens, how long had she been sitting in that
chair daydreaming? It was already near darkShe rang sharply for
PansyThe bows and lace had to be picked off the pink gown so she
could wear it tonight, and the curling tongs should be put to heat at
onceShe wanted to look especially pretty and feminine for Rhett
Scarlett looked at the wide expanse of counterpane on the big bed,
and
her thoughts made her blushThe lamplighter had not yet reached
the
upper part of the city where Emma Anson lived, and Rhett had to drive
slowly, hunched forward to peer through the heavy silver rolex daytona watches rain at the dark
streetAnson and Sally Brewton remained in the closed
carriageMargaret Butler had been taken home first to the tiny house
on Water Street where she and Ross lived; then Rhett drove to Broad
Street, where Edward Cooper had escorted Anne Hampton to the door
of
the Confederate Home under his large umbrella"I'll walk the rest of
the way," Edward called up to Rhett from the sidewalk, "no sense
taking
this dripping umbrella in with the ladies He lived on Church Street,
only a block awayRhett touched the wide brim of his hat in salute
and
drove on"Do you think Rhett can hear us?" murmured Emma Anson
"Ican hardly hear you, Emma, and I'm only a foot from you," Sally
answered tartly"For goodness' sake, speak upThis downpour is
deafening She was irritated by the rainIt kept her d |