“Puddleford’s monotone almost drowned out the boisterous chatter of the crowd in the stalls around them. Sophie directed a smile at the earnest widower, even as she strained to hear the latest gossip Lucy Whipple was imparting to Annabel. “…and that, Miss Stanton, is why one must only divide lilies in the late fall, and never in the spring.” “…and so she told Mr. Courtney she never wanted to set eyes on him again!” Both Mr. Puddleford and Lucy concluded on equally triumphant notes, but Sophie co...uld give a hang about dividing lilies. She had, however, been dying to find out why Miss Geraldine Evans had broken her engagement to Mr. John Courtney. It was the talk of the town, but she seemed destined to be the only person who would never know the particulars. Along with Mr. Puddleford, of course. “I beg your pardon, Miss Stanton.” The widower eyed her morosely. “I’m sure you must be finding all this talk about my garden exceedingly dull. But you seemed so interested in my lilies the last time we spoke.”MoreLessRead More Read Less
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