Dinny took one horrified look at Meli's dress and ordered her to go change. Molly looked guilty enough for the both of them as Dinny turned her attention to her niece. "What were you two doing?" she demanded.
Molly fidgeted and tried to smile. "We were helping this time, really."
Dinny crossed her arms.
Looking down, Molly wondered how Dinny could make her feel guilty even though she truly hadn't down anything wrong. "Lila was making candles, so we decided we'd help. Her back hurts and her ankles are sore from the baby, and Aunt Rosie said she shouldn't stand too much, so we said we'd dip the candles for her. And we did. They look very pretty."
Meli, dressed in a clean frock, slipped her arm through Molly's and nodded. "Really, mum, that's what happened. You can ask Lila."
Dinny threw up her hands and sighed. "I believe you, girls, but next time, wear aprons over your dresses."
Meli and Molly looked at each other and giggled.
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