"I don't feel comfortable doing this," said Ally.
"You won't feel any discomfort unless what I say is true. All I ask is that you watch. I intend to leave if I feel disrespected, so your discomfort won't last long. I have arranged for my carriage to arrive earlier," Julie revealed, eager for time to go by fast.
Julie only accepted the invitation to not worry her mother, and partly to show respect to Odessa.
Julie sat up straight when Odessa came into view with a maid behind her.
"You both look like pretty flowers," Odessa commented on their appearance. "I am certain this family will soon be planning a wedding."
Odessa sat down to the right of the table. She first glanced at Ally, who always reminded her of her messy son when she ate.
"The crumbs, child. I have taught you how to eat better than this," said Odessa.
Odessa then noticed that Julie's plate was empty. "Are the cookies not to your liking? I had the baker make them fresh and deliver them just before you arrived."
