Sunday, May 2, 2010 - Her fingers stroked the soft foulard... |
| Her fingers stroked the soft foulard that
enveloped her-strange to think of Rhett choosing such a light, almost
fragile-feeling wrapper when he was so solid and strong himselfBut
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 omega seamaster titanium watch 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 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 fake vintage chanel wallet from you," Sally
answered tartly"For goodness' sake, speak upThis downpour is
deafening She was irritated by the rainIt kept her from driving
the brougham herself"What do you think of the wife?" Emma said
"She's not at all what I would have expected
Have you ever seen anything as grotesquely over-decorated as the
walking-out costume she was wearing?"
"Oh, clothes are easily remedied, and lots of women have dreadful
tasteNo, what's interesting is that she's got possibilities," said
Sally"The only question is, will she grow into them? It can be a
great handicap, being beautiful and having been a belleLots of
women
never recover from it
"It was ridiculous, the way she flirted with Edward
"Automatic, I think, not really ridiculousThere are plenty of men
who expect just thatkind of thing, tooMaybe they need swiss replica rolex it now more
than ever beforeThey've lost everything else that once made them
feel like men, all their wealth, their lands, and their power The
two women were silent for a while, thinking of things better left
unadmitted by a proud people under the heel of a military occupying
forceSally cleared her throat, breaking the somber mood"One
good
thing," she said in a positive way, "Rhett's wife is desperately in love
with himHer face lit up like a sunrise when he appeared in that
doorway, did you see?"
"No, I didn't," said EmmaWhat I saw was the
same look-but it was on Anne's face eyes kept returning to the
door
What was keeping Rhett so long? Eleanor Butler pretended not to
notice,
but a tiny smile nestled in the corners of her mouthHer fingers
moved a gleaming ivory shuttle rapidly back and forth, tatting dolce |
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