Under her arm she carried the satchel containing her notes, extra paper, pencils, and books she would need.Slipping out of Worth House, she followed the few handwritten directions on Sir Samuel's map. His aunt's town house was not far, well within walking distance. Soon, Muriel stopped before an ivy-covered portal and used the key he'd given her. Pushing open the large iron gate, she stepped inside, off the main street, and latched it behind her.The dim morning light hardly illuminated the garden. From what she could tell, it looked like a veritable jungle. Not five minutes had passed before a small black carriage rolled to a stop in the street. It was Sir Samuel, come to relay her to Signore Biondi's.With the aid of the Baronet, Muriel entered the vehicle and settled on the bench seat across from Sir Samuel."Let us be off." Sir Samuel glared at her from his side of the interior. With a quick double tap to the roof, the carriage sprang into motion. "This is most improper, Muriel. I cannot see how His Grace could condone our actions." "I'm not asking for his blessing." Muriel placed her satchel next to her.
