<span style="font-family: 'Didact Gothic', 'sans-serif'">Monday came by quicker than she had anticipated. Lettie was excited about going out. She was indeed curious. There was a hint of mystery to Tony. He charmed her parents, a feat in itself. And if anyone could do that, they were certainly someone she needed to know further. Once she left the school for the afternoon and wished her students a good night, she walked down the street towards the dress shop a friend of hers worked.<br/>
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Essence Dress Shop always made the most popular clothing in Harlem. It was a treat for her to be able to buy something for the evening. Queenie came to the door ushering Lettie in with a smile. "Just in time, I just made the final touches. You are going to look beautiful!"<br/>
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Lettie covered her face holding back a giggle. "I can;t wait to see it."<br/>
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Queenie pulled her towards a dress form with a smile. What do you think?"<br/>
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Lettie gasped walking around the form admiring the dress. "<i>M</i><i>agnifique. </i>Oh Queenie, you've out done yourself."<br/>
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"Whoever this fella is, he's gonna flip. You are gonna be the talk of the town. Have fun and live a little, ya hear?"<br/>
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Lettie's sister finished her hair, pinning the curls back and adding a flower. "Hold still Lettie. I'm almost done."<br/>
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"He might get here soon Annette," she whined softly.<br/>
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"Okay. Okay. All done. Go get dressed," Annette shooed.<br/>
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They could hear a car roar down the usually quiet street. Lettie's brothers and sister glanced out the window. "Lettie, I think he's here!"<br/>
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Lettie took one last look in the mirror as she walked down the stairs and into the living room. Her mother teared up looking her over. "<i>M</i></span><i><span style="font-family: 'Didact Gothic', 'sans-serif'">a fille</span></i><span style="font-family: 'Didact Gothic', 'sans-serif'">."<br/>
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She twirled in the <a class="link link--external" data-proxy-href="/proxy.php?link=https%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FuRepuh8.jpg&amp;hash=f605b980f7e0ea48f05a1084f95d973b" href="https://i.imgur.com/uRepuh8.jpg" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank">dress</a> Queenie made for her beaming. She was a vision in silver and white. It brought out the green on her eyes.</span>