Chapter 112

Before she knew it, Elinor was pulled by Stella into the dressing room where she was swarmed by maids.

“What in the world is going on?” She asked with a confused look as she eyed the dress that the maid had laid out for her.

“You will know soon enough,” Stella answered as she matched the ribbons to the dress and Elinor wondered what in the world her friend was thinking.

After an hour of poking and probing, Elinor was ready. She still didn’t know what she was ready for, yet. She was wearing an azure blue dress that got down to the floor. The dress was an evening tea party type, but Elinor had to admit that it was beautiful.

“Did you choose this dress?” She asked Stella as the maid was making some final touches to her hair as she stood in front of the mirror.

“ Of course not. You know my opinion about bright colors. But I have to admit this dress looks wonderful on you,” She said as she looked at her from her place where she was sitting and calmly sipping her tea.

Elinor sighed. Th