She was in the second-story window. She was not looking out, but was just standing there, talking to someone. Jack just stared. She had beautiful red hair, a round ivory face. Her lovely lips had a hint of color. Her eyes were bright. She was wearing a lovely purple Victorian gown. She held a hairbrush in her hand, and she was brushing her hair while talking to the individual in the room who was not seen. Suddenly, two hands appeared and pulled the curtains on the windows.

Jack stood up involuntarily. "Wait!" He cried out, as if he could command the hands to reopen the curtains. "Jacccckkkeeyyyy?" Savannah said with a playful mischievous grin. "Do YOU like her?" She asked. Lucas pushed Benjamin to get closer to Jack. "Yeah Jack! Do YOU?" They all giggled mischievously. Jack sat up straight. "Now please children, I have not even met her yet! Yes, she is quite lovely, but…" Jack ran a hand through his hair anxiously, trying to find a word. "You LIKE her!" Benjamin finished. The three orphans giggled again. Jack laughed too. "You can think what you would like too. I do not know if I LIKE her or not. We will just have to wait and see." Jack said, standing. "Bye Jackeey!" They all called out in unison, as they ran to their home.

Jack walked down the cobblestone street. He waved to the occasional individual who passed by. Finally, he reached Edmund Lowry's home. He was the mayor of Hallows Wood. Jack walked up and knocked on the door.

"Oh my, oh my…" He heard a worried and sorrowful voice from inside. "What should I do? What should I wear? Too many decisions! I cannot decide!"

Edmund was making a fuss inside. Jack chuckled. Edmund was known for his two faced manner. He could be overjoyed one minute, then sorrowful the next. The man simply could not control his emotions.

Suddenly, the door flew open. "Jack! How do you do?" Edmund asked with a huge smile. "Well Edmund, and yourself?" Jack asked. "Quite nicely, thank you." Edmund responded in a cheery voice. "I am quite excited and anxious for the party that you are hosting tonight, for the new miss." Edmund said smiling. "Thank you. I feel that she should receive the warmest welcome from the people of Hallows Wood." Jack replied. "I came to give you this." Jack pulled out a book from the inside of his jacket. "I believe you accidentally left it at our estate the last time you came for lunch." Edmund smiled. "Why yes, I did! I was so worried. I thought I had lost it." Edmund quickly took the book. "Thank you Jack. Forgive me, I must be going. I must prepare myself for the young mi-I mean your party." Edmund said nervously. He quickly closed the door. Jack just smiled. "What a strange and funny man." He murmured to himself.

Then, Jack began his walk home, so he could help prepare the banquet. When he had reached the front gates, he heard a loud barking. "Caesar!" He called out. The dog circled around him and sat down. The dog was between small and medium sized. He had a long nose, and floppy ears. Although Jack's parents detested the dog, Jack had argued his way into keeping him. The dog happily sat with a stick in his mouth. "Ah, fetch!" Jack laughed. He took the stick and threw it. Caesar ran after the stick. Moments later he came back with it. Jack smiled. "Who's a good boy? Who's a good boy?" he cooed, rubbing the dog's ears. "Master Johnathon. Master Johnathon." Juliet cried, running into the courtyard when Jack was. "It is late! Please! Hurry yourself upstairs to get prepared for tonight! The Mrs. and Mr. are preparing the final preparations!" Her soft voice cried out. Jack smiled. "Of course." He replied sweetly with a soft smile, as he quickly made his way into his home and up the stairs.

Moments later, Jack was in front of his mirror. Peters was adjusting Jack's suit and hair. "Peters,…what do you know about women?" Jack asked nervously. Peters smiled under his bushy gray moustache. "Ah, I see you fancy a lady Master Johnathon." Jack sighed. "Well, no, but-" Jack started. "Let me tell you one thing. Women are the most complex thing on this earth. Even Newton could not figure out the laws of a woman." Peters interrupted Jack jokingly. "But women, when you have found the one you're supposed to be with for eternity, I believe that you can never be separated. Love finds a way of bringing two people together, even after death. True love never dies…" Peters whispered softly, as he remembered his late wife. "Mary…You miss her terribly, don't you?" Jack asked softly. Peters nodded, but then seemed to shrug it off. "But I know that she is watching over me, and shall always live in my heart."

Peters stepped back and looked at Jack. Jack looked at himself. He was in a dashing black suit ensemble. Jack saw his combed over hair in the mirror, and sighed. He took his hand and slid it through his midnight black hair, ruffling it slightly. "There, perfect." Jack said smiling. "Almost perfect." Juliet said. Peters motioned her to come in. "Forgive me of overhearing," She whispered softly. She handed Jack a blood red rose. "But give this to the lady. I overheard that she loves flowers." She murmured sweetly. "This is very kind Juliet, thank you." Jack replied softly. Peters and Juliet exited the room and stood in the hall, side by side, waiting for Jack to exit. Jack inhaled as he stepped out of his room. He looked down into the foyer. Everyone was down there. Jack began his downward procession into the party. Slowly, one by one, everyone began to watch him as he came down. Jack smiled, as he hid the rose in his coat.

"Oh Johnathon!" Jack heard two voices cry. He turned around to see Miss Selina and Miss Eleanor. Selina was short with black hair, while Eleanor was taller and thinner with brown hair. "Lovely party John." Selina said, pulling out a fan, attempting to be coy. "Yes, truly lovely." Echoed Eleanor. Jack gave a polite smile. "I am pleased to see that you have arrived safely and are enjoying yourselves." "Why yes, we are!" Eleanor replied. "But I do assure you, I would be much more enjoyable if you escorted us all night" Implied Eleanor. Selina nodded. Jack gave a polite smile and response, "As much as I would love to, I believe I cannot. This party is welcoming the new young miss. Since I am the host, I believe I shall be entertaining her this evening. "Jack bowed, as he said politely and softly, "My sincere apologies." Selena and Eleanor sighed and walked away.

Jack made his way towards the door. Suddenly, someone bumped into him. "Terribly sorry." Jack replied involuntarily, looking the other way. "Oh no, it was my fault. Do forgive me." He heard a soft angelic voice reply. Jack looked towards where the voice came from. He saw two big blue eyes staring back. HE saw a pair of red rosy lips and cheeks, and long red hair placed up in a neat up do with a lovely dark blue ribbon. She had on a long dark blue Victorian gown that made her look stunning. "Miss Dransworth?" Jack gasped.