Ruby by Andrews V. C

Author:Andrews, V. C. [Andrews, V. C.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Horror
ISBN: 9780785737889
Publisher: San Val
Published: 1992-01-01T07:00:00+00:00

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"Yes. We call them fais dodos," I told her. "But we don't stay out all night."

"Fais dodos? Sounds like a good old time, two stepping to the sounds of an accordion and a washboard." She smirked and continued to climb the stairs toward me.

"They're usually nice dances with lots of good things to eat. Was the ball nice?" I asked.

"Nice?" She paused on the step just below me and laughed again. "Nice? Nice is a word for a school party or an afternoon tea in the garden, but for a Mardi Gras Ball? It was more than nice; it was spectacular. Everyone was there," she added, stepping up. "And everyone ogled me and Beau with green eyes. We're considered the handsomest young Creole couple these days, you know. I don't know how many of my girlfriends begged me to let them have a dance with Beau, and all of them were dying to know where I had gotten this dress, but I wouldn't tell them."

"It is a very pretty dress," I admitted.

"Well, don't expect I'll let you borrow it now that you've stormed into our lives," she retorted, gathering her wits about her. "I still don't understand how you got here and who you are," she added with ice in her voice.

"Your father our father will explain," I said. She flicked me another of her scornful glances before throwing her hair back.

"I doubt anyone can explain it, but I can't listen now anyway. I'm exhausted. I must sleep and I'm certainly not in the mood to hear about you right now." She started to turn but paused to look me over from foot to head. "Where did you get these clothes? Is everything you have handmade?"

she asked contemptuously.

"Not everything. I didn't bring much with me anyway," I said.

"Thank goodness for that." She yawned. "I've got to get some sleep. Beau's coming by late in the afternoon for tea.

We like reviewing the night before, tearing everyone to shreds. If you're still here, you can sit and listen and learn."

"Of course I'll still be here," I said. "This is my home now, too."

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