Miss Ellie Williams was the only woman or.. man i don’t know considered an outcast. She was the subject of town gossip, with some laughing at her and others cruelly wishing her harm. Despite dressing like a man, she possessed unmistakably feminine features and acted with the demeanor of a gentleman, creating confusion. However, her exceptional painting skills ensured her survival. One day, my mother requested her talent to paint a portrait of me for my prospective suitor's presentation.