Before Clara could respond, or recover, the front door came flying open, and both Mr. Cawleys came in, followed closely by Julia. “Clara?” Joseph yelled, looking around for his wife, and upon seeing her shocked expression, he ran over to her side. “Are you all right? Is it Genevieve? Has something happened?”
“Joseph!” Clara exclaimed. “He’s had her admitted! Genevieve’s in a… home!”
“What’s that?” Joseph asked, unable to believe his ears. “He’s had her admitted? You can’t be serious.” He turned his attention to the stranger on the couch. “Is this true?”
“Mr. Cawley, allow me to introduce myself,” Scarlet said, standing. “I am Scarlet O’Brein. Until recently, I was employed at the home of Mr. Isaac Edwards, until I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Spencer Hayes this morning. I’m afraid it
