She locked the door after Maggie started down the back stairs. Edith ran to the window and waited anxiously until she saw Maggie emerge, and her brothers help her into the carriage. She slumped back in her chair and wondered what could possibly happen next.
The next couple of weeks were uneventful for Edith. Lord Symington's health was getting worse day-by-day, and she cared not.
Lord Symington never left his room anymore. He allowed no one in his room except his henchmen. They stayed with him at all times and took turns watching him in his chambers.
Lady Collingsworth was forbidden to set foot in his room. She tried a couple of times to get one of his men to leave so she could talk to Lord Symington alone. The henchmen refused to let her in alone or otherwise.
Maggie, in her large bon
