In town, Harper purposely walked around in search of Cassius or the man he pointed out as his brother. She tricked her mother by claiming she was going to meet with friends. Only a maid walked behind Harper as an escort.
Harper had grown tired of the changes to her home. It was even more upsetting to see the suitors her father welcomed into their home.
Before her father's wealth dried up, Harper needed to find a suitable man to marry to save her home.
Harper came in search of Cassius in hopes that after another meeting, he would think of marrying her.
'Where is he?' Harper wondered. She regretted not asking where she could find him instead of enjoying meeting him by chance at a ball.
Harper wasn't fond of the men her father welcomed to court her. He was accepting anyone willing to provide him with money in exchange for his daughter.
Harper clenched her fist.
