Page 96 - Nuts to You - The Nutcracker Retold

But all she said was, “I’m not ready.”
And that’s how Clara found out that silence can mean the opposite of “Go ahead, I’m listening,” for at that moment, Mother Stahlbaum exploded (not in the real sense, but with really, really, loud words).
“Let me tell you something, missy. I planned this party, paid for this party and primped for this party, and you – you are going to this party! And you’d better grow up and face facts – it’s time to find a husband.”
And that’s how Clara found out who was in control.
And that’s also where Clara found herself – out on the landing with Mother Stahlbaum behind her, and with the eyes of all the guests on her. And she could swear she heard all the eligible, but infuriatingly disappointing bachelors smack their lips.
And that’s how Clara found out that Plan B was not going to work.
And that’s when Clara switched to Plan C.
Plan C was simple – avoid bachelors like the plague.
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