Finds out it’s owned by Tiffany’s father. Approaches Marquis with offer to buy land. Tiff’s father refuses because he has plan to get Alex to marry Tiff. His older brother has just remar Chapter 12 The following week, just as he’d promised, Alex took Tiffany to visit the Great Exhibition. And it was even more spectacular than she’d imagined it would be. From the beauty of the building itself, to the priceless works of art showcased throughout, the Crystal Palace was truly remarkable in both its design and visual appeal. Strolling past the various exhibits housed within its glass walls, she was amazed by the sheer size and scope of the exhibition as well. Numbering over thirteen-thousand, the exhibits showcased everything from metal presses and firearms to envelope making machines and furniture. There was also an area set up for visitors to watch the entire process of cotton production from spinning to finished cloth. But it was the wide variety of scientific displays and demonstrations that truly captured her interest. There were electric telegraphs, microscopes, air pumps and barometers, as well as musical, horological and surgical instruments, all of which she found extremely fascinating. Fortunately, Alex was the perfect companion, for much to her delight his interests seemed to parallel her own. However, despite her desire to carry on, after several hours of touring the exhibition, she was beginning to tire.
