Zechariah was still in a tophat, suit coat, waistcoat, tie, gloves, and long sleeves. While the clothes were lighter in color and fabric for the summer, it did not change that they were, indeed, layers.

His eyes followed Simon’s sleeves up in open fascination. A glance to Simon’s face, and then he undid the top buttons of his jacket as he followed. So scandalous!

“Are you from around here?”