"That's true," She squeezed Lee's hand back and felt some of the worry leave her, "We do have each other." Others were not as blessed — such as Miss Ruskin, who was an outsider, despite Pru's attempts at friendliness. There were just some things that society couldn't entirely overcome, regardless of how unfair it was. She smiled affectionately and gave one last squeeze. Briefly - for a very odd moment - her eyes lingered on the delicately curved cupid's bow of Lee's mouth.

She released her friend's hand and shimmied into her chemise, keeping the fabric pressed against her chest for modesty's sake. Once that was done, she reached for Leah's swimsuit with a laugh, "Here, let me help. You've been struggling long enough."