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This scene takes place Jan 1, 1900 after the celebratory dinner the night before where she met Mr. Thomas. Kathryn decides to spend the day exploring the neighbourhood.
Shivering with the coolness, and with the anticipation for her day of exploration, she carefully closed the door behind her and stood on the stoop gazing out to the street.
It’s so still.
The street normally frenzied with activity– horses’ hooves clumping on the cobbles, pulling carriages of people or produce headed for market, the yelling of cabbies, the shrill voices of venders hawking apples, ribbons, or any number of items people might need or want– was now as quiet as a secluded country lane.
Thinking herself alone, Kathryn was startled when she noticed Mr. Thomas approaching the residence.
“Miss St. Clair, a pleasure to see you again. I hope you passed a pleasant night.”
Very well done. I can picture the scene.
Thank you !
Lovely descriptions.
thanks heather
I absolutely believe this time period. Lovely choice of words. Refreshing read! Great Six!
thank you. It means a lot
great description about the street
thank you m’dear
Paints a great picture in my head, good job!
muchly appreciated
Nice descriptions, and I wonder what will happen next since they are alone together.
Not what you think
I “felt” the quiet. Great writing!
ooo a beauty of a comment
Great description–you didn’t even need the beautiful pic, but thanks for it anyway! Something tells me Kathryn isn’t going to be exploring alone after all. LOL Great six!
You would know – and you’re welcome for the pic
Love that time period! Can’t wait to read more.
well now can buy the entire story
You put me right into the scene. Great writing.
thanks very much
Love the picture of the street and the snippet really showed what that street would be like on the “morning after.” Nice six!
thanks Silver
Love the detail. It really sets the mood. Great six, Sue!!
thanks very much Karen
It’s the details that make the setting, not only the physical particulars but the rhythm of the sentence structure. So, yes, this is not twenty-first-century, nor late-twentieth. And we’re poised to learn the most important thing: what happens next.
thank you for the beautiful comment
Sounds like her night’s about to get even more pleasant.
Maybe…
Great description of the normal street, but am wondering why it’s so different today?
It’s a holiday. Jan 1
Brilliant description! And what a lovely surprise that Mr. Thomas is there.
we shall see…
As always, you bring the scene to life. I felt like I was standing on the stoop wiht her, taking in the surroundings. Fantastic descriptions. And now we have Mr. Thomas making an appearance at the end of your six. Delightful! I can’t wait to see what happens next.
it’s published now…
Excellent description of the place! I can see it clearly.
that’s what counts – thank you
This is coming out great! Lovely pics, as well.
it’s changed a lot – thanks for the pic remark
Beautiful imagery, l wonder where everyone is?
celebrating the new century
Love the description of the scene as it usually is, contrasted with how it is today. Great vivid details!
thanks so much
I agree with the others, great description of the scene and how it differs not only from our time, but from what she’s used to.
thanks Angela am glad the voice fits the period
Sue, I love how engrossing these snippets are. You really suck the reader down with the sensory details and descriptions. Not only are we firmly placed in the setting, but we’re caught up in Kathryn’s emotional responses. Excellent.
thanks so much – the whole story is out now
Very evocative of the period.