"I simply wonder sometimes if some of the men here notice me or not, when there is so much else on display. And I do not know if Jim is the type of man who may see beyond that. I do worry that I am too old-fashioned."
She couldn't see herself ever bearing her midriff in public. Well. Beyond the few times already where she'd been naked in what technically was the public. Being without a bed here was very detrimental to any sort of propriety while being intimate with a man. As far as day to day wear though, she was happy in her tank dresses, even if they were sack-like. She was trying to improve upon her sewing skills.
"But your words are very kind and I thank you for them, Christine." Mary reached out and gently took her hand. "I hope it is alright if I consider you a friend. And please let me know if there is any way that I may be of help to you."
Mary appreciated her and her words of support greatly. She wasn't a woman who had many female friends back home.