Chương 44: Ch 26a – Memory: Clothes

The cashmere blend is silky-smooth against her fingertips. She drags her hand down the length of the sleeve, admiring the vibrant blue. It is a crew neck, she sees, as she pushes apart the coat hangers to check the price. She prefers V-necks. The bright orange fifty percent off sticker on the label invites her to re-consider her preferences. Stolen novel; please report. She turns to the mirror. Holds it up against her chest. Drapes a long sleeve against her outstretched arm.

Mentally matches the jumper to the jeans and skirts in her wardrobe. It's thin but the cashmere will be warmer than a chunky acrylic knit. Sometimes it is good to have options, she reasons, and she doesn't have anything in this shade of blue.