The presence of the McCoy girl had brought her own connects. the pastor's daughter was good friend and used the excuse of saving Rosanna soul as a cover.
Kathy had her cold heart set on William hatfield for years and saw his interest in the towns descended drunk,s daughter.
"Rosy i plan to make that boy forget Maria's name by summer's end." she plotted with a laugh
"Oh im sure that can happen easily"
The two plotted as Maria and cap where out in the field watching the horses.
Quitly enjoying the sight of wild creatures being tamed by the wooden fencing.
"My lord how you've grown!" Kathy boldly approached
He smiled and toped his hat.
Not really wanted to be in the company. His focus turned to Maria as she descended down the fence his hand protectively placed on her back. " Now miss. Wouldn't want you to fall, get more mud on you. How gentleman of you William." Kathy gave both an insult and complent.
Maria knew she had to start the dinner but knew the lowly rich girl was going to play tricks once she left.
" Maria we must be getting to the kitchen." Rosanna slyly reminded.
"Oh Rosanna I've never had the honor to cook with you even know you've lived here all these months."
She walked off with the upper hand the dumb McCoy not fair behind.
But the pride left her knowing cap was still with Kathy, alone.
She stared out the as the pastor came to collect his daughter ... Cap was there to help her in the buggy.
He was staring at the pastors daughter lake a thirsty horse in a drought. Making Maria's heart sank at the feeling it gave her.
Knowing that Cap was interested in such a upper class girl.
The meanest girl in the parish.