Wake up (1)

The next day, Scarlet took her carriage to see Dorothy. She had time to spare before Ian was to arrive to take her and Alana to a party.

Though Dorothy and Joseph were not happily married, Scarlet still knew to see how Dorothy was fairing. With the news that he had died elsewhere and a woman was responsible for it, Scarlet knew that most of those who were visiting Dorothy only wanted news about the obvious affair. 

The town was more interested in having something to talk about than feeling sorry for Dorothy who was now alone. 

"Thank you, Harry. I won't be long so be ready to leave before she gets too many guests. Oh, her gift," Scarlet said, taking up the gift she picked out for Dorothy.

Harry did not understand bringing a gift to someone who was mourning but he kept silent as Scarlet would know best what Dorothy wanted now. What he hoped for was a quiet day. With Scarlet coming here, there was a good chance of Jack coming here now to be with his mother.