AUGUST 28, 1861

Marta saw Jennifer enter the dining room, so she went over to speak to her. "Good Morning!"

"Good Morning Marta!" Jennifer replied as she took a seat.

"Do you want your usual?" Marta asked with a smile. Jennifer nodded. Marta started to turn around and head back into the kitchen but she stopped herself. "You know I sure was surprised to find out that you were Ike's sister. I actually thought he was your boyfriend, not your brother."

"That's ok, I'm sure some others thought so, too. We decided not to tell anybody until the night of the dance, to surprise everybody."

"I think you did just that, and I saw the expression on Brandon's face. I think he was surprised the most, but I also think he was glad that Ike was your brother. I saw you dancing with Brandon a few times."

"I also saw you dancing with Aaron, too." Jennifer smiled.

"I like him. He's really nice. What about you? Do you like Brandon?"

"Yeah, I like him." Jennifer watched Marta enter the kitchen.

After breakfast when Marta was picking up Jennifer's empty dishes, she said, "Maybe we all four could have a picnic sometime. Sometime before it gets too cold out."

"I'd like that." Jennifer stood up to leave. She had to go and turn her article into the PEG.

"I'll mention it to Aaron, and hopefully he'll mention it to Brandon." Marta stated.

Jennifer nodded. "That would be good. Goodbye, I'll see you later."

Marta nodded. "Have a good day."

"You too!"