Chapter 84
JANEY WAS ACCUSTOMED to a bustle of activity on the evening before Thanksgiving. But the action around Montfair rose to a level akin to battle preparations. Field Marshall Thumper gave her the choice of a kitchen or stable assignment. She opted for the stable, which left Elizabeth to serve as Natasha’s sous chef. Crispie and Patti snagged Voytek to help with the preparations at kennels.
Janey joined Javier and Bettiana in the barn to assist with getting the horses ready for the big day. The Ledesmas had this down to a smooth routine and needed no help. But they accommodated Thumper’s wishes and found a few menial tasks for Janey to perform. She applied herself to the job, watched diligently, and learned a few valuable tricks about horse grooming and tack cleaning. Most of all,
