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Woven ~ Chapter 4
Bette waited for a response, barely keeping herself from tapping her foot. She took quiet breaths. She had never spoken to the girl before and did not want to frighten her with her own inexplicable eagerness.
After another silence, Tina finally spoke “Father says that you paid for their celebration.”
Now Bette paused. The voice was just as she had remembered from the Kennard daughter’s visits to the mill with her father. “No one knows who has paid.”
“Father is seldom wrong. But if you did, thank you. I can see my cousins and our neighbors dancing.”
“You would rather be out there with them than in here.”
Tina thought for a moment, “No. This is a beautiful home. I have never seen such furniture and carpets. The wood shines more brightly than I thought possible. The mirrors catch the light and make it sparkle. I’m glad to have seen it since I won’t see its like again.
Bette tried to imagine what it would be like to see a house like this for the first time. “Surely you will come to visit your sister?”
Tina thought for a moment. “Of course,” she replied happily. “I will be in this beautiful house quite often.” She smiled at Bette, “And I will sit on every chair and walk on every carpet!”
“And drink from every tea cup?” Bette could not help but smile at the enthusiasm.
“At least twice.”
The two laughed softly for a moment until Tina remembered something. “They have an entire wall filled with books,” Tina said, wonder in her voice. “I have heard of such places.”
“Yes, I have seen it.” Bette struggled with what to say. This conversation was unlike any she had ever had. “Do you read?” Bette asked.
Tina’s first reaction had been puzzlement, but it swiftly turned into a mixture of anger, offense, and humiliation. “You think that all farm girls are illiterate!”
Bette now was puzzled. “I said no such thing. Why would you think so?”
“Is there another interpretation to ‘do you read’?”
Bette’s eyebrows furrowed for a moment. “There is. ‘Can you read?’ is what you think I asked, but I asked ‘do you read?’ It is a different question. I asked if you read for enjoyment.”
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Get well Spumoni! Love your stories!
the ending made me laugh for some reason LOL glad to see you back and glad that you r recovering. wish you all the best and waiting anxiously for ur stories :)
Feel better, Spumoni! Love this story.
Oh I was so glad to see that you posted. I hope you’re feeling better. PPS!!
Hope your recovery continues. Thanks for the update.
You left us there??????????!!!!!!!! “Tina blushed. “Hannah is the family beauty.” “She is not.” After being away for so long, ……and all you’ve been through…we’ll give you a get out of jail free card, for a most dramatic cliffy: ” SHE IS NOT” SHE IS NOT” SHE IS NOT” ….ackkkkk Take her home Bette!! Show her your beautiful tomes – wrapped in leather ! Tomorrow would be nice! Be Well! And welcome HOME! You’ve been missed!
Welcome back! Feel better, Spumoni!
So glad to have you back! I love this story! Great update! I hope your recovery keeps progressing nicely and that you’re feeling well.
Great chapter, more please :)
Sorry to hear you’ve been unwell. Hope you’re recovering well this story has been well missed can’t wait for more. But recover first then post. Caramel
I hope you are back in tip-top shape soon. You and your stories are dearly missed. Feel better soon.
Just caught up with this unusual but beautiful story. I am sorry to hear you had such a bad time healthwise and wish you a full recovery.
Oh I didn’t know you had some health issue, glad that you’re better now. …thanks for the update.
Soooo glad you’re back! Because, honestly, you got me worried. Glad you’re getting better and although it may be slower it’s still progress and that’s most important thing! take your time, we’re always around and waiting, just get completely healed! And thank you for posting my fav story first:)) when I saw your name knew everything’s gonna be all right. Welcome back!!!*
Smooth, Bette. Feel better, Spumoni. While you were on hiatus I’ve reread everything of yours.
i hope you get well soon.thank you so much for posting,good luck with everything oxoxox
No kindness and forgiveness were needed to read this fine chapter. Your writing was once again exceptional! Take care and rest well.
Thanks for the update. This is a different kind of story but a very good one. So happy that you’re feeling better. Keep up the good recovery.
Glad you are back.Hope you are feeling better.PPS
I wish you speedy recovery and good health. Take care. :)
I have so missed this story. Thank you and get well soon.
Please continue this story I like it so much, & I also like your other stories too. Thanks!