When we came in the back door, Margaret saw me and moaned. She wiped her hands on her apron and came over to help Anne get me inside.
“Oh, Lord, Master Sonny. You’re a terrible sight.”
Anne tossed her hat on the table. Her blouse and skirt were streaked with my blood. Miss Lil was in the dining room with the other three girls. She came out to the kitchen when she saw me.
“Oh dear. He found you.” She put her arm under my shoulder and helped Anne and Margaret hold me up. She was dressed for the evening and I smudged her makeup when I stumbled into her.
“Sorry, ma’am. And I’m sorry but I messed up your carriage.”
“Hush. Here, let’s get him onto his cot.”
By then the other girls were out there hovering. I was embarrassed by all the fussing, but I was pretty lightheaded, so I didn’t argue
