Under the Oaks: A French Colonial Soiree

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The three-storied, French Colonial Mansion rose nearly fifty feet into the air and was double that in width. Eight, huge Corinthian columns held up the roof- two sets of wide stairs graced the front of the house; they rose, curving gracefully to the second floor. The two porches along the front were filled to capacity with guests. In the yard, several tables were set up to accommodate the overflow; each was topped with a giant punch bowl and foodstuffs; a bandstand graced one end of the yard near a thicket of live oaks- a band played softly, the music she had heard before at other functions. Allie had not known the event was going to be so large, she wished she had worn the other gown, the one she made for the upcoming May Day Ball. She grabbed her cousin Eli’s arm, wondering where they went from there- there did not appear to be a clear path to go inside- she wondered if they’d spend the entire event standing there in the yard. Shortly, a footman arrived and told them to follow him. They followed him along the portico to the double front doors- he led them inside to the foyer, and then told them to wait there a moment. After what seemed an hour to Allie, but was probably only a few minutes, he returned and led them through to the …show more content…

In the male’s eyes, he saw an appreciation of Allie’s beauty and a smidgen of lust. In the females’ eyes, he saw envy and resentment. Allie was beautiful, in a young woman sort of way- He knew that she would only grow more beautiful as she matured. While watching the males watching Allie, he was surprised to see one that was actually watching him. When their eyes met, he smiled and raised his cup of punch- Eli smiled back. As they mingled with the guests, off and on he would look for the man- each time he found him, the man would be watching

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