The house had been vacant for a long time. Although Irene Lynch came by often to clean up, the signs of disrepair were still obvious, and the air held a musty, decaying smell.
Grace Winslow and Archer Rhys also ran over to help.
When the neighbors heard that Grace and Archer had gotten their marriage license and were moving out, they all came over enthusiastically to help.
Irene Lynch had gotten along very well with the neighbors over the years, and everyone was very warm-hearted.
Many hands make light work, and the cleaning was finished quickly.
Grace and Archer went back to pack their things. Irene Lynch had even prepared several new cotton quilts for them, along with new pots, pans, and dishes. It seemed she had been getting everything ready for a while.
She had probably started preparing from the moment Grace and Archer decided on a date to get their license.
