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"I do not think that will ever end. Some people cannot forgive."
"Yes, you're right about that. And it's sad for them." Cora said with a sigh.
As they pulled the buggy up to a dress shop, they got out and went in. The lady at the counter smiled, "Cora, how nice to see you. What can I do for you today?"
Cora turned to Willa, "Helen, this is Willa, and she wants a nice house dress, and a wedding dress." Cora told her.
"Oh well, congratulations. Anyone we know?" Helen asked with a smile.
"I think you know Clay Nelson." Cora told her.
"Clay, he's finally getting married. Well now, isn't that wonderful. I really thought he'd stay a bachelor." Helen moved to a rack of dresses and looked at Willa's size then pointed them out to her. "These are nice housedresses, and when you pick one, we'll look back in the back for a wedding gown."
"Thank you," Willa told her.
Helen was a middle-aged woman with a lot of brown hair piled high on her head, she was thin and rather nice looking too, Willa thought. She had warm brown eyes and a ready smile.
Willa went through the dresses and found one blue one and brought it to the counter. "Oh, that's a nice one, dear. Now, let's go back here and see what we can find for your wedding."
Willa was in total awe at the beautiful gowns the lady had. "Do you make these yourself?"
"Yes, I do. Just the wedding dresses." Willa saw several she liked, and Helen encouraged her to pick a couple out and try them on.
Cora came in the back and sat on a chair waiting to see Willa in one of them.
When Willa came out, she explained she couldn't reach all the tiny buttons. Cora didn't hesitate to help her and was in total awe of how beautiful Willa looked in them.
After trying three dresses on Willa decided that one with lace and slightly puffed sleeves was the best fit. Cora agreed. "I knew we'd find something here; Helen is the best dressmaker around these parts."
Willa stared at herself in the beautiful white gown and couldn't believe it was her staring back in the mirror.
"I have never had such a beautiful dress."
"Well, it fits you so well. You are so tiny."
After they bought the dresses, they went and had tea at a small café.
"I cannot believe I bought those dresses." Willa cried with happiness. "They are so lovely."
"The blue housedress is pretty on you, but the wedding dress will knock Clay down. You looked so gorgeous and those white boots will make it all come together."
"I should not have bought the second pair of shoes." Willa told her.
"Oh, but you needed them, you can't go barefoot in a dress. Later on, we'll buy you a couple more outfits and you'll be very stylish." Cora smiled at her as she sipped her tea.
"You think Clay will like them?"
"Honey, he'll be crazy about them." Cora chuckled.
"I do so love him, Cora." She touched her hand.
Cora's eyes warmed on her, "I'm glad to hear it honey. It's as it should be."
"I so worry about the trouble it might bring." Willa told her.
Cora patted her hand. "Life is full of trouble. Embrace it and hold your head high my dear."
Willa touched Cora's hand, and stared into her bright eyes. "Thank you for bringing me here today."
