Snippet #1674459

Abegail gave up the idea of napping. She undressed completely and tossed on her new pants and shirt. Everything was looser than she would have liked but there was little to help that. Pulling the belt in tightly Abegail assessed herself in the mirror. Her mother would have a heart attack if she saw her dressed like this. Abegail chuckled to herself as she brushed her hair and pinned it up and out of the way. Her mother was a big believer that women did not belong in pants, let alone those meant for a man. Of course, Abegail's mother had never left their little town and had no idea how much had changed in the world around her.

Abegail pulled on the two pairs of socks and the boots she had purchased. The socks helped the sizing and the boots were a bit more snug on her feet now. At least they would afford her better footing than her simple shoes. As she did up the laces Abegail heard the noise. Sound of footsteps in the hall just outside her door.

"Please be the guide...." Abegail stood and grabbed the biggest book she could. Holding at the ready to hit anyone who was not the guide or Walter she grabbed the door handle with the other hand. Abegail threw the door open quickly hoping to surprise anyone on the other side.