Forbidden Agreements
Barbara growled faintly, then looked at Gabriel's face calculatingly.
"Are you sure Abi only mentioned important business?"
"Yes, ma'am. Mr. Abi didn't say anything else. He immediately started the car. I hope you understand."
Of course she did. She would have understood if Abihirt had given the news, but Barbara didn't state the obvious, having to be on her best behavior as people began to arrive. They seemed interested in the red dress design. Either way, it would be handing over more attention there. It would be an honor if and when, later on, her work caught the eye of the owner of the event. Mrs. Stive who was rich in her town.
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