Abigail remained in the reception line as the last of the congregation filtered from the church. Most greeted her briefly, a nod and kind word, but all stopped to speak to Solomon. He had delivered a stunning sermon, beyond what many had ever heard, and most in the congregation paused to offer their thanks and congratulations.
The Loyalists and British officers who sat with General Howe were the last to leave. Abigail was speaking to the candlemaker’s wife when Oliver Hart approached. She was leery of the man, knowing he most likely betrayed Ian, even though he was polite and friendly when he dined at the rectory. She found human behavior interesting, how some seemed to have two personalities—a real person and a shadow. She suspected Hart was a complex man. He had a motive for helping the
