“Tina,” she said, using her childhood nickname for Justine. “There’s unsuitable, like Clayton Madden. And then there’s catastrophic, like Mulligan. Do not confuse the two. Daddy and Mama might come to terms with unsuitable. However, you’ll be shipped off to a convent in Europe before they allow catastrophic.” Justine bristled, her shoulders pinching. She hated being treated like a child, especially from older sisters who had certainly caused their share of scandal. The truth spilled out of her mouth. “You do not need to worry about that. He flat out declared I am not his type.” Mamie’s eyes
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