Living London
“I did want love, and Nanna had said I would find love here. How I wished for that book, so I could re-read her letter, memorize it even more. A tear slid down my cheek, and I saw Libby hand me a handkerchief."Here, miss, don't cry. It'll be a beautiful day today, you'll see." Poor Libby had been fixing my hair, preparing me for the day, when I'd broken down for no apparent reason. She was so kind. It made me cry even more."I know just the thing. You should go shopping today," she announced, and... she was right. That did sound like fun. My tears slowed, and I offered her a tentative smile."Shopping always did lift your spirits, miss," she said as she shoved the final pins into place. "You'll need a walking dress and boots.""Not slippers?""No, you won't want slippers in the streets. You'll also need a pelisse. Ah, here we go."She pulled out a sky blue dress with the lightest layer peeking from beneath. The empire waist would be set off with an adorable short jacket in stark white. Here we go again, I thought as Libby went behind me to tighten my stays.MoreLess
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