Ripper, My Love by Glynis Smy

Author:Glynis Smy [Smy, Glynis]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: ePub Bud (www.epubbud.com)
Published: 2013-05-03T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 20

Customer Relations

Kitty put down the embroidery work that had held her attention for over an hour, it was a pretty pinafore made to show off in the shop. It was proving to be a good business venture. She would love to display the gown she had created for the Mayor’s wife, but that was under wraps.

The past week had been extremely busy, but very productive. She and Sarah had worked hard and the result was a vision of shimmering aquamarine, satin. A large sash bow, double bust darts, and a ruffled high neck collar were new fashionable additions to a traditional style gown. The ensemble was stunning.

Kitty, who would normally be critical of her own work, had declared the outfit, perfect. It was her masterpiece. She wanted to show it off to the world, but had given her word to Mrs Whitfield, that only those who needed to see it, would.

Arthur –who appeared to have forgotten his annoyance at her marriage refusal-had used a cunning ploy to get her noticed. He had written an article about the future mayor and his wife. The latest trend in newspapers was to find well-known citizens and write about their daily lives. In the article he posed the question about what the future Mayor’s wife would wear on the day, and more importantly, who had she selected to make her ball gown for the evening? Rumours were she had selected a new designer, and had chosen a modern design not previously seen.

The shop was quiet; Kitty’s last appointment had been and gone. She stretched her neck and shoulders to relieve the ache and walked towards the doorway for a little air. The grey drizzle did nothing to the scene outside except make it look darker than normal.

She enjoyed watching the world go by. People scurried to and fro. She allowed herself a little sense of pride, when some acknowledged her. Kitty knew her reputation for being a good seamstress, and creative designer was growing. She had been accepted as a good businesswoman in the row.

She looked out onto the other shops. Some were in a derelict state, while others had grubby windows and paintwork; no attention had been paid to them for a while.

The candle maker and cobblers were showing signs of life that morning, but Alexandra's the Taxidermist's was closed. He always closed a Monday. Kitty wondered if the owner spent the day stuffing dead animals. A shop full of dead animals had no appeal to Kitty and she could not understand those that paid it a visit, least of all purchase an item. She shivered and looked the other way.

Whoever could handle something dead like that? The thought unnerved her.

She nodded to a man as he walked by, and watched him enter the barbershop. The distinctive red and white pole was the brightest thing along the parade of shabby doorways. Ted Matthews, the owner, greeted his customer and ushered him to a seat. Kitty could see into his shop from hers, his main window was opposite her front door.

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