Chapter 25
1903, Southampton
The day started out as any other. Leander and Emil ate their breakfast before Mrs. Dawson showed up
“How did you sleep, Em?” he asked, sensing the fatigue in Emil’s movement and attitude.
“Not so well again. I don’t have any problem falling asleep, but staying asleep.”
“Did you get out of bed?”
“Yes, I tried not to disturb you. Did I?”
“No, not at all,” Leander said. He observed Emil in the silence. “Em, is there something on your mind?”
“Oh, I suppose I’m worrying a bit too much about the wiring in the day nursery. I know I shouldn’t, but I do.”
He grabbed Emil’s hand and squeezed it. “You must stop. We did the best we could with what we had. When we get the funds to replace the wiring, we will. Until then, we’ll monitor it. I’ll ask the teachers to u
