It was hard to concentrate on her studies. At dance lessons, she acted terribly, even to Mary. She was disoriented without the anchor to her life. Each morning and evening she stared out the window looking for a sign of them. She longed for Mattie’s return, but even more she yearned to know her M...
Now get dressed,” declared Mother. “My goodness, Elizabeth, you act as if this dance is inconsequential. It would be the gravest of insults to Edward and the Cunningham family. In fact, we would be publicly declaring our rejection of a match. We certainly do not want to leave that impression,” Mo...