No Excuses
In response to Mr. Johnson’s explanation, Macy had to suppress a sigh. After slowing her heartbeat, she prepared to prove she wasn’t doing anything wrong by wearing the dress.
She responded confidently, “Well, sir.” Although she did not have any direct relatives there, she shook Mr. Johnson’s hand.
He replied, “But nothing, Miss Everett. It doesn’t matter if you’re blood-related or not.”