Violet blinked, utterly stunned by the unexpected request. A tea party? That was about the last thing she expected to hear. For a fleeting moment, she considered the possibility that this girl might be mocking her. But the way she held Violet's gaze with unwavering seriousness made it clear she wasn't joking.
"And why would you want me at your tea party?" Violet asked, her tone sharp with suspicion. "You just met me, or do you make a habit of inviting everyone you see to your tea parties?"
