Over a year later, Penelope kept her promise to her friends. Penelope invited the ladies to her home for a gathering so they could reunite and speak of what was new in their lives.
Rue and Julie were fortunate to be able to travel from Lockwood, and Lily was in town.
"Can I stay here tonight? I will leave once grandmother Priscilla arrives in the morning. Please let me stay," Isabelle pleaded with her hands clasped.
"As long as you don't cause any trouble, you can stay. The room you use should be vacant. I will have to inform Winston that you will be staying. I should find him now. Oh, there will be no staying awake all night," Penelope warned Isabelle.
Penelope was in dire need of rest.
Isabelle nodded her head, but her fingers were crossed behind her back.
On her way to find the butler, Penelope stumbled upon Elijah, and right away, her heart sank.
