The baffle
On that day, it was very clear that Mrs Lafleur ans Mrs Gagnon were the subjects of a very violent argument. Moreover, there were whispers all over the area about Mrs Lafleur's daughter, Juliette, being pregnant and that the father would be Mrs Gagnon'son.

"It is impossible for me to watch over my eight sons every minute of the day. It is up to you to keep your daughters at home. We restrain the hens, we burn loose the rosters, Madam!" screamed Mrs Gagnon furious.

"Easy to say, Madam, I keep and eye on my daughters but your son broke into my daughter's room. He climbed along the front wall using a cable...I forbid you to hold me responsible for this situation..."

What a misfortune!And the Discussion was growing acrimonious. Juliette's grandparents had heard everything and were desperate. Juliette's father was coming back from his usual stroll with his horse and his four youngest children and was astonished to hear that. "It can't be true, though he, Juliette, my dearest,in only fifteen...".

Please do not quarrelThe cries of the two woman had frightened little Justin. He was attempting to separate his mother from the neighbour. As for Aurélie, she was tied to her mother's apron strings.

However, Juliette and Fernand had only one thing on their mind : their happiness. They loved each other, only this fact was important. During the night, Fernand had picked some red roses in Mrs Belisle's garden. Yours for life"She won't notice the difference thought he, her garden being so well furnished."

He was very well mistaken because at the Pub, there was Mrs Belisle sipping a peppermint liquor with Mr Meunier, her futur husband. Ah, ah, petty thief, I saw you well!At this very moment, Fernand was giving the bunch of flowers to Juliette through the window. Mr Belisle recognized immediatly the particular red of her roses while she knew very well that Fernand could not afford such a nice bouquet. She was extremely infuriated, but Mr Meunier infatuated by his love for her, reassured her, that he would pay for the flowers.

Claudine Pieters

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