Eva awoke early the following morning, dressed and took Mary with her to visit Nora.
“Can you stay awhile?” Nora inquired.
“I wish that I could but I must return and get ready for the Frasier wedding.”
“Ben Frasier’s sister Evie?”
“Yes.”
“She has always been a sweet girl, send her my best.”
“I will.”
“Eva. Are you alright? Did Eric see you with David?”
“David did not tell you?”
Nora simply shook her head.
“Eric was so rude to him.”
“ I knew sending you with David would only cause trouble.”
“It is not so much the words we had in regard to David, but the fact he vehemently declared to Ben that he did not love me, would never love me, but did enjoy our… physical relationship. He used quite a different word for it though.”
“Oh Eva, I believe he does care for you regardless of what he declares.”
“You are a good friend Nora.”
Eva returned home. She was met by Celeste on the steps.
“Good morning Celeste.”
“Good morning. My brother was looking for you at breakfast.”
“I went out early to visit with Nora. I was in need of a bit of friendly conversation.”
“I understand. I wish we were able to talk more.”
“We will just have to start making time will we not.”
She took Celeste’s arm in her own.
“So I understand you have been seated by Ben for the wedding dinner.”
“You did not…”
“I did.”
“You are incorrigible.”
“You are in love.”
“I most certainly am not, but I do admire Mr. Frasier the junior, Ben.”
“I see. Well I think he admires you too.”
As soon as they entered the house Celeste was very loudly summoned by her mother.
Eva started up the stairs and nearly ran into her husband.
“Where are you off to in such a hurry?”
“I need to start getting ready.”
“Where were you this morning?”
She heard the slight agitation in his voice.
“I went to visit Nora.”
“I see, and how is Nora?”
“She is fine.” Eva knew where this conversation was going.
“And what of her family?”
“I only saw her Father and he is doing well.”
“We must leave shortly after noon.”
“I will be ready.”
