Her bleak eyes met
themselves in the reflection of the looking glass
She wasn't going to get Rhett backIt wasn't supposed to be like
this
Too much-too fast-her whole world had turned upside down in only a
few
hoursShe was still reeling from the shock of what Sally Brewton told
herShe couldn't stand staying in Charleston after what she'd
learnedIt would be like trying to build a house on shifting sands
Scarlett pressed her hands to her forehead as if to contain the
maelstrom of confused thoughtsShe couldn't make sense of so many
things spinning through her brain at one time
There had to be one thing she could concentrate onAll her life she'd
been successful cartier clock if she put all her attention on one goalWhen she finished gaining control of Tar
then she would think about all the rest;,"Here's your supper, Miss
Scarlett"Put the tray on that table, Pansy, and leave me alone
I'll ring when I'm done with itRhett he say he'll be along after he eats Rhett's expression was unreadable except for the
wariness in his eyes"You wanted to see me, Scarlett?"
"Yes, I doDon't worry, I'm not looking for a fightI want to offer
you a trade His expression did not change
Scarlett kept her voice cool and businesslike when she continued
"You
and I both know that you can force me to stay in Charleston and go to
the balls and receptions
And we quilted chanel bag both know that once you get me to one, there's not a single
thing you can do about what I might say or doI'm offering to stay
and to act however you want me to act, if you'll help me get
something
I want that has nothing to do with you or Charleston
Rhett sat down, took out a thin cheroot, clipped and lit it"I'm
listening," he saidShe explained her plan, growing more intense with
each word she spokeShe waited eagerly for Rhett's opinion when she
finishedI have to admire your nerve, Scarlett," said Rhett"I never
questioned whether you could hold your own against General Sherman
and
hisarmy, but trying to outwit the Roman Catholic Church might be
biting
off borse fendi more than you can chew He was laughing at her, but it was a
friendly laugh, even admiringAs if he, too, were back in the early
days when they were friends"I'm not trying to outwit anybody,
Rhett,
just make an honest deal, that's all"You? Make an
honest deal? You disappoint me, ScarlettAre you losing your
touch?"
"Honestly! I don't know why you have to talk so uglyYou know very
well I wouldn't take advantage of the Church Scarlett's prim outrage
made Rhett laugh even more"I don't know anything of the kind," he
said"Tell me the truth, is this why you've been trotting off to Mass
every Sunday rattling your beads? Have you been planning this all
along?"
"No I pink vuitton bag haven'tI can't imagine why it took me so long to think of
it
Scarlett covered her mouth with her handHow did Rhett do it? He
always could surprise her into telling more than she meant toShe
lowered her hand and scowled at him"Well? Are you going to help
me
or not?"
"I'm willing to help, but I don't see how I canWhat if the Mother
Superior turns you down? Will you still stay through the Season?"
"I said I would, didn't I? Besides, there's no reason for her to turn
me downI'm going to offer much more than Will can possibly send
her
You can use your influence
You know everybody in the world, you can always get things done"What touching faith you have in me, chanel jumbo bag Scar