Why can't we be friends?

Auntie Karen was very happy today that little Emma not only happily went to her, but also chit-chatted and played with her throughout our language lesson.

Emma was a little slow to warm with Karen, especially during the days when Daddy was also in the house. Now that Daddy goes for coffee during our class, Auntie Karen will lift her veil so we can see her face! It is not allowed for her to have her veil lifted in a man's presence unless he is a very close relative. this is part of her belief system.

Emma is no longer intimidated by her veiled friend and shares smiles and squeals with her. Today, she spent much of the class in auntie's arms. Karen even gave Emma her own personal Urdu lesson. :)