A month had passed since that ill-omened day without any change in Adela's condition. Autumn had just arrived, and the unbearable heat of summer had begun to subside. Agnes didn't leave Adela's side, not for a moment. She cared for her with boundless love and absolute devotion by feeding her, giving her water, combing her hair, and talking to her. Agnes only needed help with her bathing and dressing, and she had that help from Margaret and Emily. Margaret and Emily also spent several hours of the day near Adela. They talked to her, caressed her, read to her, and showed her all their love and affection. The days were dragging on. Laughter and joy have abandoned the mansion. Everyone was gloomy, and melancholy had settled for good in the house that had once been full of life and happine

