Chapter 39 How Far Has It Developed?

What should we do now? The banquet will start in just over half an hour, and Marie still needs to find an evening gown. She sat on the couch, worrying and wondering if she should go to Olive's room to borrow an outfit. But wearing someone else's clothes would be quite embarrassing, wouldn't it? Torn between choices, Asher walked in and called out, "Marie, girl, come here." Marie stood up and walked over, asking, "Grandpa, what's wrong?" “What's wrong with you? You've been looking so worried and haven't visited Grandpa for days.” Asher complained. “Grandpa, I don't have a formal dress, so I can't attend the Hebert family's banquet.” Marie said. "Hmph, screw up at the crucial moment," Asher said. "Grandpa, are you here just to rub salt in my wounds? I am your dear granddaughter, after all!" Marie said. "Ms. Marie, don't be so worried and upset. Look, what's this?" Edward w