Chapter 17When Jo looked back on that early autumn, it consisted of constant shifts amongst their close circle. However, as September drew on, his and Daniel’s circumstances seemed depressingly unchanged. Jo vowed not to chafe at that, at least openly, as they attempted to liaise around the tailor shop’s opening hours, extended to accommodate gentlemen who wanted to look their best for all the autumn gatherings.
Although he and Ben were occupied with finding medical assistance and employment for the soldiers who applied to the charity, as well as negotiations with other small organisations, Jo saw rather less of Ben than usual, even when Edward wasn’t throwing himself into his research with his typical earnestness.
So that Thursday at The Golden Lion, surrounded by his friends, Jo partic
