If Millie Potts appeared almost to have shocked herself by that last, Mattie didn’t bat an eye at it. She was quite used to challenging people about things – always in a friendly way of course – but she was always pleased to be given a challenge in return.

Even one as straightforward as this. “You have yourself a deal,” she returned, grinning even as the seamstress tugged her back and told her off for talking, again.

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