A dark cloud lingers over me,
And revels in my misery
A cold wind blows and whispers afore
“Remember Ellowyne, Nevermore”
Well, I’m sitting here at the table, it’s grey outside, of course. It looks like it could rain but the clouds really can’t be bothered and go rushing on overhead.
I have a busy day ahead myself but am in no mood for it, I hate to rush, it leaves me no time to think.
I shall have to wrap up warm against that cold wind, I will wear my coat and matching hat, very grand I know but I like to create the right impression. There is a portrait in the hallway, in a place I often pass, of my Grandma in her coat and hat, very similar to mine but she looks so grand and full of class.
I have some books that need to go back to the library first thing. Libraries are no place to be rushing either, you simply have to linger and read a little here and there, grazing among the books and soaking in the quiet, peace. It seeps into my soul and leaves me feeling rested.
Dr Bantam didn’t understand this, she said it can’t do me any good spending so many hours in such a gloomy place. But I like it there, so I’ll wear my long dress to keep out the chill while I sit and read.
After the library I am meeting up with Prudence at Rose’s house. I didn’t want to help with the garden, I have problems classifying plants as weeds, they have as much right to be there as the other plants, just because they don’t show off in bright fancy colours doesn’t mean they have to die.
So I agreed to meet her for afternoon tea instead. prudence has been trying to get me to meet Rose for a long time, she says we will get on well, so for her sake I will have to make the effort. I won’t have time to be going home to get changed so I will take my blouse with me to wear, after all I will have to look a little more demure, Rose is getting on a bit and I would like to look pretty for her.
Prudence has arranged for us to go on to a cocktail party that Amber is having at her place, I don’t really like Amber, I try to, but she makes it so difficult. I will wear my new skirt, it matches the colours in my blouse, sometimes it is red and sometimes it is blue but mostly it’s kind of grey, a little like me I suppose.
I need to look stunning for her party. I expect Rufus will be there, Amber will no doubt be in the latest styles from the most expensive boutique in town but I like to be different, I have my own unique fashion sense that others try to emulate. I think this upsets Amber, Prudence says she’s obviously jealous and will be scouring the shops next week looking for my outfit. She won’t find it of course! I have my clothes made especially, I once made the mistake of buying a garment from one of Amber’s favourite boutiques and almost wore it to one of her parties, thank goodness I didn’t!! For what was she wearing? Oh yes! The very same outfit!! That was a very close call and from then on, on days like these when the dark clouds are lingering over me and seem to be revelling in my misery, when the cold wind is blowing and whispering to me …“Remember Ellowyne, Nevermore!”
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