Marie Chabert (boulanger) wrote in vie_en_guerre, @ 2008-01-10 15:30:00 |
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Current mood: | worried |
Light delivery
Who: Marie and Genevieve
When: Mid-afternoon, before the cafe opens.
Where: Le Passant
Summary: Marie comes to discuss business
Status: Complete
Rating: PG-13
After the morning rush died down, Marie put on her hat and coat and left her granddaughter in charge of the Bakery. Walking to the marketplace to purchase flour was Marie's first errand of the day. Unfortunately, by the time she arrived, there was no flour to be had. Marie resolved to try again on the next market day, but for now circumstances could not be helped. She would visit some of her regular customers and give them the bad news - bread deliveries this week would be light. If every customer who ordered in quantity would agree to take a few less loaves, the flour might last until more could be purchased. One of her most loyal and favorite customers was the cafe, Le Passant. Marie had been delivering their bread for many years. Marie had a fondness for the d'Este family, though most of them were gone now -as gone as Rene.
Her heart heavy, Marie knocked on the door of Le Passant. It was not yet open for business, but she knew Genevieve would be up and preparing for the day. Poor girl has enough troubles, Marie thought, hating to bring more to her doorstep. She shifted from foot to foot while waiting for the young woman to answer.