Delaney listened to the women tell Selina and Uncle Win about their futures. They were all anxious but also excited, especially Constance who at last knew she would find love. Delaney didn't talk about hers though and her pensive face kept the others from asking. She played the witch's words over and over in her mind.
What decisions did she need to make to ensure her life was happy?
After thinking herself in circles, Delaney knew she had to go do something to distract herself or she would go mad. She looked around until she found a card table with an empty seat and had them deal her in.
Some hours later the mood had lifted again back to its normal high. The wine was abundant and the young women were feeling happy and free. Delaney smiled wickedly as she won another hand at her table. The men sat back half amused and half frustrated at their almost non-stop streak of losses.
