Anne followed the girl and looked on with both horror and admiration. She was certain she could never be so confident and watching Ellie be almost made her feel embarrassed in her place. Oh no! Was she inviting the young man over? That wasn't part of the plan! Then she would have to talk to him too!

Looking and listening to the boy only made her regret it more. He reminded her of Noah, and that reminded her of the trouble Alice had gotten herself into. Father certainly wouldn't like her hanging out with young man. Not like this. And she didn't want Ellie to find herself in Alice's position. She nervously pulled Ellie's sleeve.