05-12-2022, 05:28 PM
An inconvenience? Mable frowned at the words, confused about what Anne was referring to. Surely not the ocean smell, Mable hoped her words hadn't sounded like she disliked the salty air. It was different, yes, but in a good way. Mable loved being able to walk out of the hotel she and her brother were staying in and be reminded of how close the ocean was; just a walk away.
But her thoughts were forgotten when Anne called her Miss. Mable's surprise was obvious on her face, but she recovered quickly with a smile. Was it some sort of game, or just a custom of the town?
"It's no trouble at all, Miss! Would you like some help with your driftwood? Two hands are better than one, I think, but if you'd rather be on your own..."
But her thoughts were forgotten when Anne called her Miss. Mable's surprise was obvious on her face, but she recovered quickly with a smile. Was it some sort of game, or just a custom of the town?
"It's no trouble at all, Miss! Would you like some help with your driftwood? Two hands are better than one, I think, but if you'd rather be on your own..."