Even though Serena hadn’t gotten up until noon, she had immediately sent her off on an errand. Though Delilah had been allowed to take the buggy, she still got behind in her work. Everything seemed to fall to her today. Worst of all, she couldn’t find Priscilla. The young woman had disappeared; no one knew where she had gone. Desperate to return the paper before Nathan returned, Delilah ventured to speak to Serena. “Priscilla’s whereabouts are no concern of yours” “There is something I must ask her.” “Tell me. I’m completely in her confidence.” “It’s rather private.” “What can you possibly have to say of a private nature to my daughter?” It required all of Delilah’s ingenuity to get away without telling Nathan’s aunt everything. Then, to completely ruin her day, Priscilla came in five minutes before dinner and rushed up to her room to change. Delilah probably wouldn’t be able to return the paper until everyone had gone to bed. She hoped Nathan didn’t look for it this evening.
