Josephine: Bride of Louisiana (American Mail-Order Bride 18)
“She closed her eyes and willed her nerves to calm. It was almost time to meet Pierre and on top of that it had been a very busy day, she and Bernadette running from shop to shop.
She had come home with several dresses, new shoes and even new knickers. Bernadette had snuck in a few new nightdresses on their way out, and Josephine blushed before she remembered that no one would ever see them but her.
When they’d returned, Jerome had helped bring up the packages, smiled and nodded on his way out as he said, “I look forward to seeing you at supper, and I know that Pierre is anxious to meet you.”
She’d laid down for a bit but was entirely too anxious to sleep. She’d eventually given up and had since been putting her new clothes into the wardrobe.
As she’d put the last one away--a beautiful, caramel-colored velvet dress that was her absolute favorite--she looked at the time and gasped.
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