Abigail glided down the stairs from her room. Renée and Bernard were right behind her. She was worried. Who could this visitor be? Perhaps it was Aunt Carol. Oh no, there was no way it could be her. It was too soon. And even if she had returned, why was Bernard so disheveled. Bernard who was always trying to look his best in front of Aunt Carol. It could certainly not be her.
Bernard's refusal to tell her who this person was, made her more agitated. Then she the servants running back and forth with trunks, pictures and luggages. Was someone moving in?
She saw Cecilia grumble as she carried a trunk on her way. It was unusual for Cecilia to grumble. The girl was forever hardworking and always ready to work. What was with the sudd
