—The Complete Servant Helen left Ned in the workroom and returned upstairs, unsure what to think. After speaking to him, she had the distinct impression that he knew Miss Leigh's sisters. There had to be a way to ask if they knew a little boy named Ned Brown, without inappropriately pushing herself forward. She had never realized how difficult it was to be properly invisible as a servant, while still obtaining much-needed information. It would be so much easier if she could just ask. Was it time to dispose of Miss Caswell and let Miss Helen Archer return to claim the necklace? Miss Archer could ask about Ned. She could prevent undue worry and concern. When she slipped into Miss Leigh's room, she discovered the two visiting ladies sitting stiffly in wooden chairs next to Miss Leigh's bed. “Helen!” Miss Leigh called sharply. “Where have you been?” “The kitchen, Miss Leigh. May I bring you a tray of tea?” “Yes and be quick about it. My sisters are parched after their journey.
