“Looks like it’s time. Let’s go for lessons.”

With one clinging on his back, a second nestled in his arm, and a third tugging him along by the hand, Zachary was like a tree overrun by monkeys as he strode forth.

He turned his head toward Mrs. Berry. “Please let Charlotte know that we’ll be in the study.”

“Will do,” Mrs. Berry replied. She watched them leave before she rapped upon the washroom door. “Miss. Are you alright, Miss?”

“I’m fine…” Charlotte was pallid as she hunched over the sink. In spite of being in no small measure of agony, she did her best to compose herself. “I might have the runs, so you should go up first. I’ll be out in a minute.”

“No worries. I’d be right here with you.” Mrs. Berry remained concerned. “Did you have too much to eat at dinner? I’ll go get you a glass of warm water.”

“Okay.”

Charlotte slumped down seated on the floor. Beads of sweat ran ceaselessly down her

her lip until they were

was nothing visibly wrong with her right shoulder, only the

upon her that the injection that that woman gave her must be more than just

toxin so subtle that

Mrs. Berry

“It may take a while

Do take some medication if you are still not feeling well,” the older

her best to

Mrs. Berry exited.

continued to be tormented by pain for another half an hour before

splashed water on her face. She then

Ellie’s shoes were left on the couch. She felt

few knocks on the door were followed by

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