Chapter 34: Company of the wealthy

"Miss Stella Desford," announced the maid before stepping away from the door.  3

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A young woman with chestnut hair stepped into the drawing-room. She wore a deep maroon, high collared and full-sleeved silk dress. There were golden buttons at the front of her dress.  2

"Good morning, Stella, I am so pleased to have you join me for breakfast," Marceline greeted the young woman, who was two years younger than the women present in the room.  1

Eve watched Marceline stand up and walk towards the woman to greet her with an airy kiss on each side of her face.  2

"How could I refuse the invitation by you?" The woman softly laughed, her voice sounding sweet and her manners refined. "I hope I am not late."2

"Never too late. The seam......