Waiting for Spring
“Mrs. Slater, a tall woman with a waist so slender she hardly needed a corset, smiled as she admired the dark brown poplin dress that Charlotte planned to finish by the end of the week. It was the first Tuesday of the new year, and though Charlotte did not have many customers at this time of the year, Mrs. Slater was one of her best, ordering at least one new dress each month. Like Barrett, Mr. Slater had made his fortune in cattle, and he gave his wife a lavish clothing budget.
“Even Mr. Sl...ater complimented me on my new Christmas gown,” the cattle baroness said, “and he never notices what I wear. Men.” She wrinkled her long nose. “Who can figure out what they’re thinking?”
“I’m glad you both liked the gown. Lemon yellow is particularly attractive on you.” Mrs. Slater had been surprised when Charlotte had pulled out the bolt of heavy satin, saying she’d ordered it specifically for her. “I don’t know anyone else in Cheyenne who could wear this shade,”MoreLess
“Even Mr. Sl...ater complimented me on my new Christmas gown,” the cattle baroness said, “and he never notices what I wear. Men.” She wrinkled her long nose. “Who can figure out what they’re thinking?”
“I’m glad you both liked the gown. Lemon yellow is particularly attractive on you.” Mrs. Slater had been surprised when Charlotte had pulled out the bolt of heavy satin, saying she’d ordered it specifically for her. “I don’t know anyone else in Cheyenne who could wear this shade,”MoreLess
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