"Everything else will be sent on ahead" had been, Eliza found when she'd reached 35 Mallard Way on Thursday, either a bald-faced lie or the saddest definition of the word
everything she'd ever heard. Thus, though she'd meant to get out and explore the town, instead she'd spent the weekend sorting out the mess that was her new shop, cataloging what was there, what was missing, and what was... something dried and dead-looking she
didn't remotely recognize, smelling vaguely of tea.
By Tuesday she at least had the place sorted out enough to consider opening up to the public, though the list of things she would still need to order was longer than a market-square pickpocket's arm. Including an "E" for the sign over the door.
At least the one she hung in the window was spelt right? Even if it did have that bit at the end that she'd argued against for weeks with Colonel Pickering. She'd no idea how she was ever to make a profit she could pay him back with, if she spent it all on hired help. Though truth to tell it was the thought of being in
charge of somebody else, some shopgirl like she once hoped to be herself, that made Eliza uneasy.
Still, there it was, and here she was, behind the counter, watering a rather sickly-looking bundle of lilies, and wondering just what sort of people her sign might bring in.
Covent Garden Flowers
Eliza Doolittle, prop.
Fresh flowers from nosegays to bouquets!
Delivery available upon request.
~~~~Now Hiring~~~~