488 Petty games (3)

"I don't mean to pry, but have you heard from Erin?" Eleanor asked.

"No actually," Alessandra replied, now remembering what was happening with Erin. "She was meant to come and measure me for new dresses. I'll need her to start making dresses for when I start to grow, but she has not shown up. I have not been leaving home to be able to pay her a visit so I've sent her a letter. I don't see why she is avoiding me."

"Well, it is a pretty embarrassing situation she found herself in. She probably thinks you'll pity her. I'm certain I've heard that she and Dale are back together. Perhaps they will officially get married soon to end all the gossip. She took the spotlight off of Emma for a while," said Eleanor.