Chapter 39
Week 14, Instructor Calendar, May 1896
A pained look crossed Miss Hamilton’s face, as she closed the study door behind her. “Not so loudly, if you please, Miss Wells.” She let out a grim sigh. Stooping next to Concordia to gather the book and strewn letters, she wordlessly restored them to their hiding place.
Concordia watched her in silence as well, fitting it together. A lot of things made sense now: why Miss Hamilton would be targeted in the Glove Night prank, the attempt on her life that had failed with the assault upon Sophia, the fire in her office. Concordia also better understood Miss Hamilton’s temperament—her cool-headedness, self-control, and quick mind were ideally suited to such work, and probably molded by it, too. It still seemed fantastic to Concordia t
