CHAPTER 16
Adeline
After William walked me back home, I divided my money into five equal amounts, wrapping it all up in silk bags. I placed them under the tree, so I could give it all to Helen and the others after dinner. Margaret was nowhere to be found, until I saw her in the kitchen, tasting a plum pudding. The whole room smelled like ham.
She winked at me. “Pudding tastes good. It’s my favorite dish.”
Grabbing an apron off the wall, I tied it around my waist. “Where have you been? It’s like you disappear and reappear at random.”
Laughing, she set down her spoon. “That’s what I do, Adeline. Besides, I’ve been busy watching you and William. You’ve actually done well in this time period. I know it’s hard not slipping up.”
I scoffed. “Tell me about it. I feel bad not letting William
