Eliza Vandas Button Box chapter sampler

‘She paid for the week in advance — in cash!’ Gleefully, Milly showed her father the small pile of worn-looking notes she’d left on his desk. ‘I said you’d give her a receipt later.’ Rory’s tired eyes brightened. ‘Hey, good work, Milly- Mouse! Did you get her to sign the guest book?’ ‘Yes.’ Milly hesitated, biting her lip. ‘Her name’s Eliza Vanda. But, Dad— I hope it’s all right —under “Address” she put “Travelling Dressmaker, no fixed address”. And she hasn’t got a phone.’ Rory laughed. ‘Lady of mystery,’ he said. ‘Well, what do we care? She paid in cash. Let the poor woman keep her secrets.’ Whistling, he disappeared into the shower. And Milly was left thinking that ‘poor woman’ was the very last phrase she’d use to describe Eliza Vanda.

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