@@@@@Scarlett nodded rapidly, emphasizing the
@@@@@Scarlett nodded rapidly, emphasizing the impact of the
revelation"From Boston," she said slowly, giving each word full
weight"And I figure you can't get much more Yankeefied than that
Some big fertilizer outfit opened an office down here, and he's the
manager She settled back more comfortably in her chair, ready for
a long stayWhen the morning was spent she marvelled at the time
and
rushed to the hall to get her wrap"I shouldn't have stayed so long,
I promised Miss Eleanor I'd be home for dinner
She rolled her eyes upwardMarshall won't be
calling
Yankees don't have sense enough to know when they're not welcome
Scarlett kissed Pauline and Eulalie goodbye at the front door"Thank
you," she said simply"You come right back and have dinner with us
if
that Yankee's there," Eulalie giggled"Yes, you do that," said
Pauline"And do try if you can to come with us to Savannah for
Father's birthday partyWe're taking the train on the fifteenth,
after Mass
"Thank you, Aunt Pauline, but I couldn't possibly manage ItWe've
already accepted invitations for every single day and night of the
Season
"But my dear, the Season will be over by thenThe Saint Cecilia's on
Friday the thirteenthI think that's unlucky myself, but nobody else
seems to care
Pauline's words were blurred in Scarlett's earsHow could the Season
be so short? She'd thought there was lots of time left to get Rhett
back"We'll see," she said hurriedly, "I've got to go now Scarlett
was surprised to find Rhett's mother at home alon