Chapter 21: The mansion of Butlers
The carriage passed by the high gates of the residence of the Butlers. Scarlett gasped when spotted the huge pink house in classic style, surrounded by gardens with trimmed grasses and flowers of various colours. Rhett bought the best house in the region for his mother and sister to live. She prided to her husband. He was probably a great son. As soon as she got out the carriage, Scarlett was admiring the ornate garden, which stood at the entrance of the house that had a huge porch with roman-style columns. The white house of Tara seemed small next to that house so majestic. Mrs. Butler lived like a queen, but behaved like a lady simple and unobtrusive.
" Come on in, my dear. I want you to meet Rosemary and then I'm going to show you the whole House. "said Mrs. Butler go down the carriage and saw who her daughter-in-law had become enthralled with the place.
"Mrs. Eleanor, I just loved your garden!" Scarlett praised.
Entering the house, Scarlett noticed that the rooms were very spacious, but the decor don't was luxurious and ostentatious as her mansion in Atlanta. Nothing there, bordered on the whimsical and the vulgar. The furniture was harmonious and combined perfectly with the structure of the house. As well as the glass windows, chandeliers, curtains and wooden doors. The environment was warm and cozy.
Arriving in the living room, the largest room of the house, Scarlett found her sister-in-law Rosemary. She was sitting in an armchair next to a grand piano, with her back to the huge window of transparent glass, reading a book, completely focused. Rosemary was the female version of Rhett Butler. She had the same black hair, the same brown skin, the same thick lips and the same black eyes of her brother. She didn't notice the arrival of Eleanor and Scarlett in the living room, and continued reading the book and stretching her feet on the small stool.
"Rosemary, honey!" Eleanor called.
Rosemary took her eyes off the book, putted on top of the corner table and looked toward her mother and the woman who she had never seen. Take her feet off the small stool and lifted the poltrona, fixing her dress. She approached and her eyes were fixed on Scarlett. She had never seen such a beautiful woman. Of course, who that woman don't lived in Charleston, was completely different from the girls of the region and her dresses were garish and striking. Scarlett also noticed in her sister in law She was young, should have the same age as her, the black hair were gently tied at the top of the head, showing the nape and neck tan, the dress she wore was simple as Eleanor, unadorned, ribbons and ruffles.
"Rosemary, my daughter, this is Scarlett, the his brother's wife." Eleanor presented.
Rosemary smiled, showing the same white teeth and aligned of Rhett Butler. Scarlett shivered.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, my sister-in-law. I'm glad that you came here, to visit us. " Rosemary greeted with bright black eyes, giving a kiss on each side of the cheek of her sister-in-law.
"I'm very happy to be here and to finally meet you too, Rosemary." Scarlett replied smiling and showing their charming dimples.
"She will stay with us waiting for the arrival of Rhett." Eleanor explained.
"That is good! I'm going to ask for Liz to prepare the best room in the house for you, and then me and mama let's show you entire property. " Rosemary smiled excited.
"I loved the garden, is very beautiful and very well maintained. On my farm in Tara, we don't have such beautiful gardens. "praised Scarlett.
"We have a much larger garden on part of the funds, with a lovely gazebo in the center and benches scattered to sit." said Rosemary giving a delicious giggle .
"So, I can't wait to meet ... and I want you to show me." replied Scarlett with her coquettish way.
Scarlett was installed in the best room in the House. And by coincidence, was facing Rhett's bedroom. Later, the Coachman Corn brought her bags from the house of aunt Eulalie. Rosemary and Eleanor showed all the property to her, leaving her delighted with so tasteful. When she saw the gardens and gazebo of the funds, she imagined herself walking there with her arm hooked in the muscular arm of Rhett and both happy, laughing together. She remained for some time, imagining that nice romantic scene. After concentrated on talking about various subjects with mother-in-law and sister-in-law. Scarlett liked them and felt pretty much at home, being pampered and pleased by both. Despite the nostalgia she felt from her husband, would spend a great week next to them, before him comes back. Scarlett had intended to have them as allies in her reconquest.
During that week, Scarlett struggled to be sympathetic and interesting. She liked the mother-in-law and sister-in-law. But Charleston was a very quiet place and she missed the balls and parties. Rosemary liked reading and playing the piano, and it didn't pleased Scarlett. Even so, she made a point of showing that she was interested in everything that mattered for her sister-in-law. Rosemary truly fell in love for her. Besides the physical beauty, the vividness of Scarlett deeply attracted. Mrs. Butler liked to talk about the childhood of sons , especially of Rhett and Scarlett liked to hear her speak. After all: was interested by her husband and she knew almost nothing about him. Eleanor liked to do charity and took Scarlett constantly to the Bazaar, leaving her deeply bored. She struggled to show interest in the daily activities of her mother-in-law but counted the days and hours to review Rhett Butler, after all this time.