Princess Manners

Chapter 41
It was Sunday. The day after the swanky wedding. Things at the Inn were busy despite the wet and rainy weather. The birthday party was moved indoors and Abbey had been busy since early morning already.
J.P.'s daughter was turning 12 which was a big year for a 'young girl turning into a young lady.'
When Sam and Simmy arrived at the party, they were surprised to see so many of J.P.'s family members in attendance. Many had flown in for the weekend and cabins were full up and Abbey looked tired. Bryony was chipper this morning, no doubt glad to see the takings from the wedding the night before. When the weather was inclement, as it had been this summer, the Inn was busy, as all indoor structures were solidly booked.
Alexis, J.P.'s daughter, opened her gifts. She thanked people profusely for every gift and each guest felt adored by her enthusiasm. Her manners were impeccable and the grace she displayed as she received each gift was truly a beautiful poetry. She fussed over and exclaimed with genuine enjoyment as each piece of wrapping paper was removed, revealing her next treasure.
Then, in a new tradition, at least to Sam and Simmy... Alexis brought out a gift bag for each family in attendance and presented them to her guests in regal fashion. J.P.'s wife smiled as everyone opened their gifts, trinkets purchased to suit each person. There were shy and surprised thank you(s) as a few people realized that they were, indeed, well known by the hosting family.
Sam and Simmy were pleased to watch the traditions of all this and enjoyed the food and the fun with honest, hard-working folks. J.P.'s parents were in attendance and J.P.'s father had been allowed to bring his own wine, made in his vineyard.