@@@@@ Scarlett pressed her hands to her forehead
@@@@@ Scarlett pressed her hands to her forehead as if to contain the maelstrom of confused thoughtsShe couldn't make sense of so many things spinning through her brain at one time There had to be one thing she could concentrate onAll her life she'd been successful if she put all her attention on one goalWhen she finished gaining control of Tar then she would think about all the rest;,"Here's your supper, Miss Scarlett"Put the tray on that table, Pansy, and leave me alone I'll ring when I'm done with itRhett he say he'll be along after he eats Rhett's expression was unreadable except for the wariness in his eyes"You wanted to see me, Scarlett?" "Yes, I doDon't worry, I'm not looking for a fightI want to offer you a trade His expression did not change Scarlett kept her voice cool and businesslike when she continued "You and I both know that you can force me to stay in Charleston and go to the balls and receptions And we both know that once you get me to one, there's not a single thing you can do about what I might say or doI'm offering to stay and to act however you want me to act, if you'll help me get something I want that has nothing to do with you or Charleston Rhett sat down, took out a thin cheroot, clipped and lit it"I'm listening," he saidShe explained her plan, growing more intense with each word she spokeShe waited eagerly for Rhett's opinion when she finishedI have to admire your nerve, Scarlett," said Rhett"I never questioned whether you could hold your own against General Sherman and hisarmy, but trying to outwit the Roman Catholic Church might be biting off more than you can chew He was laughing at her, but it was a friendly laugh, even admiringNo comments:
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