"Of course," Sephy replied with a blush. "I only ask because she’s a sweet girl." Of course he wouldn’t speak about it. Why had she asked? Jude made her mind a little mushy. He was looking very nice today, wasn’t he? "Did you hear about the Miller/Mitchell wedding? All the slaves have to go. Will you be going?" Since the slaves were basically part of a free for all, maybe Jude would spend time with her… that would mean something, right?
"Well, I would say more if I could, Persephone," Jude smiled. She seemed to blush more than she had before. Which interested the surgeon. He took another drink and nodded. "I had, though I wasn't aware it was becoming a social function for the slaves."
He wasn't quite sure if he was going. Jude could. He had a tuxedo ready at all times, and it wasn't like he was incredibly busy during the weekends. Still, he didn't know either man very well. "I don't know," he answered her, "I'm not familiar with the grooms. But who knows? I could always find new clients."














