“What big house?” I asked.

“The blue one with the big porch,” Lily said.

I stopped stirring and held the spoon above the pot.

“The house on Birch Street?” I asked.

“Yeah,” Lily said, kicking the chair leg again.

“He told us we get to wear white dresses and silver shoes.”

“When do you wear silver shoes?” I asked.

“At the wedding,” Lily said.