They weren't at all like Yankees, no matter...
They weren't at all like Yankees, no matter what
Colum saidFor one thing, they were infinitely better dressedShe
rested her hand lightly on Ragland's arm, and he escorted her into the
pattern of the quadrille"You are very beautiful tonight,
Scarlett
"So are you, CharlesI was just thinking that the men are more
dressed up than the ladies
"Thank heaven for uniforms
Knee breeches are the devil to wearA man feels a perfect fool in
satin shoesThey've been peeking at ladies' ankles for ages,
let them see what it feels like when we ogle their legs
"Scarlett, you shock me The pattern shifted and he was goneI
probably do, Scarlett thoughtCharles was as christian dior china innocent as a schoolboy
sometimesShe looked up at her new partner"My God!" she said
aloud"Now flattering," he said with his twisty half
smileNo one else smiled like thatScarlett was filled with light,
with lightnessShe felt as if she were floating above the polished
floor, buoyant with happinessAnd then, before she could speak
again,
the quadrille took him awayShe smiled automatically at her new
partnerThe love burning in her eyes took his breath away
Her mind was racing: Why is Rhett here? Could it be because he
wanted
to see me? Because he had to see me, because he couldn't keep
away?
The quadrille moved at its stately tempo, making Scarlett chanel watches with
impatienceWhen it ended, she was facing Charles Ragland- took
all
her self-control to smile and thank him and murmur a excuse before
she
turned to search for RhettHer eyes met his almost immediatelyhe
was standing only arm's length away
Scarlett's pride kept her from reaching out to himhe knew be looking
for him, she thought angrilyWho does he think he anyhow, to come
strolling into my world and just stand there expect me to fall into
his arms? There are plenty of men in this room, even-who've been
smothering me with attention, hanging around my drawing room,
sending
flowers every day, notes, and even jewelryWhat makes Mister Nigh
and
Mighty Butler think vintage cartier ladies watch that all he has to do is lift his little finger and
I'll running? "What a pleasant surprise," she said, and the cool tone
of her voice pleased her
Rhett held out his hand, and she put hers in it without thinking
"May I have this dance, MrsO'hara?" Scarlett caught her
breath in alarm"Rhett, you're not going to tell on me?
Everybody believes I'm a widow!" he smiled and took her into his
arms
as the music began"Your secret is safe with me, Scarlett
She could feel the rasp of his voice on her skin, and his warm breath"What the devil are you doing here?" she askedHis hand was warm at her waist, strong,
supporting,
directing her body as they wholesale gucci handbags turnedUnconsciously Scarlett revelled in
his strength and rebelled against his control over her even as she
remembered the joy of following his steps in the giddying swirling
motion of the waltz"I couldn't resist my
curiosity," he said"I was in London on business, and everyone was
talking about an American who was taking Dublin Castle by storm
'Could that be Scarlett of the striped stockings?" I asked myselfBart Morland confirmed my suspicionsThen I
couldn't get him to stop talking about youhe even made me ride
with
him through your town
According to him, you rebuilt it with your own hands His eyes raked
over her from head to toe"You've changed, Scarlett," he gucci bags china said
quiet