Chapitre 162: Chapter One Hundred and Sixty Two

"A girl doesn't get engaged every day" her aunt said, relenting "I must admit it would be a little difficult for me to come up how. The new maid we have doesn't do things well. I keep trying to make her understand how I want things done, but she just doesn't seem to get it. Besides. I wouldn't like to leave your uncle just at the moment. His health isn't too good at this time of the year as you know "

Penny knew very well that Althouse he was Seventy, her uncle still enjoyed perfect health, and that if anything the cold weather suited him. She smiled, knowing that aunt Ann's last explanation was just an excuse to remain with him. They had not spent twenty four hours away from each other since the day they got married.

"I shouldn't give it another thought, aunt Ann" said Penny. "By the time i go back home. I will be a different woman... And look it"

"Oh well, Penny. I dare say there's nothing wrong with you that a little country air, good food and sleep won't put right"