Chapter Six
Daphne
Oh, Yes! There was havoc that night. As soon as the three returned upstairs, Emerson ushered all of us out onto the porch, insisting that we keep our voices down. But that wasn’t possible. Kathy Ann was livid, Penelope scowling and critical. They voiced their objections, and both threatened to leave, or even worse, call the police. I sensed that Bo had his objections too. I could see the worry on his face, but the women were vocal enough for us all.
The way the scene started, I thought the place would descend into total chaos, with slammed doors and Penelope and Kathy Ann screeching off into the night, returning to the city. I would have liked to have left myself, but of course, I could go nowhere.
I slumped in a chair, feeling heartsick and nervous as I listened t
