"You are foolish!" Nell snorted but she knew what had happened to Abi in the factory and how her father was looking for her. "But if you are sure about it.."
"I am not. But all I know is that I could sell this dress and those earrings in the market if I did not see his promises coming true. Think about it, Nell, only these pairs of earrings are enough for me to start a new life in another town. And this.." she touched the dress, still in awe, "it is pure silk. I am sure you have never seen one before."Â
Nell hesitated to touch it but the dress was too tempting to decline.Â
"Buy one for me too when you will be the duchess. Oh my god, Abi! A duchess." her eyes went wide and she laughed as her whole body trembled with excitement. She had Abi's hands and they both looked at each other with joy.Â
