CHAPTER NINECelina scurried out of the library and down the steps to where the rest of the party was ready for her.
She paused for a moment to check that all was as she had commanded, and was pleased to see that the cart was full with four plainly dressed footmen in attendance.
“Excellent,” she said crisply, leaping into her saddle. “Let us be on our way.”
She would never forget the cheer that greeted them as they came in sight of the village. It confirmed what she already knew – that the people there had not expected her to return. Now that she had done so they were overwhelmed with joy and relief.
To increase her pleasure Dr. Landon arrived, driving his little carriage that was filled with medical supplies. Celina advanced to him with her hand outstretched.
They had a serious talk w
