Synopsis

Emily’s composure faltered when Len, while she was perched on a ladder in the shop, playfully slapped her behind the knees. She demanded an explanation, only to be met with the remark that he wouldn’t have dared such a gesture with Ena. The words stung; Emily felt a sharp sense of being perceived as a stuffy, old-fashioned woman, though Len’s easy charm soon lifted her spirits. Meanwhile, Annie fretted over Minnie, whom she hadn't seen since the funeral, and Albert readily offered to pay her a v