Chapter 17
Week 6, Instructor Calendar Halloween 1898
“Don’t you worry, now,” Ruby said, as she anchored the black-and-orange feather comb more firmly in Concordia’s hair. “Miss Lovelace and I will be cozy as church mice here.”
Concordia glanced at the matron in the mirror. Despite Ruby’s bright voice, a frown puckered her brow as she finished the last of the buttons at the back of the gown. “Miss Gage has decided to stay behind, too.”
Ruby’s frown softened. “A kind-hearted girl, that one. Well, we’ll be glad to have her. I’ve made plenty of treats, an’ we’ll tell ghost stories and whatnot. So! Let’s have a look at you.”
Concordia stood, adjusting her glasses for a better view of her reflection. She had decided against a costume this year, instead selecting a black velvet evening gown
