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"It makes no sense"

Maeve shrugged "Most of life doesn't But I can tell you this: You'll never get your body into that dress if you don't squeeze into this first"

Selena sighed and walked toward Maeve, plucking up the corset It dangled, stiff as steel, froned this?"

"A ave her a broad smile

"Are ladies truly so witless? Sohed at the inventor"

"Too true Now, put it on"

Selena sighed "Maeve, I believe that sometimes I prefer it when you are mad"

Maeve laughed "Wait ten minutes"

Selena stood at the end of the bed, allowing Maeve to dress-and dress, and dress-her Cheloves, and ca was endless, but finally Maeve slipped the elegant pale turquoise gown over Selena's head The shi fabric floated around her and swooshed to the floor

She felt like the Cinderella fro herself in the full-length che-val mirror "Oh, Maeve," she said softly "I look lovely"

"Yes" Maeve's voice was loving and soft "Your mother-wherever she is-would be proud"

Before Selena could respond, Maeve took her hand and led her to the ornate walnut dressing table, gesturing for Selena to sit The oval mirror framed them both

Maeve began to brush Selena's hair "Most brides hite in h

Selena stared at Maeve in theit in her tired voice "Have you always been different?"