But Novella still did not have the chance to search the bed as each time she attempted it, as if by magic, Mrs. Armitage appeared. It was as if she had been told to keep a close eye on her to see if she would reveal where the really important, saleable items were.
Eventually, Novella decided that it would be best if she waited until after the funeral – with so many comings and goings at the Hall, she really did not have time for a prolonged search.
And so, the day of the funeral eventually dawned.
Sir Edward came to the Hall first thing in the morning and Novella could not help but admire how smart he looked in his black mourning suit.
‘He is more handsome than ever,’ she said to herself, as he stayed by her side while the mourners gathered in front of the Hall.
At eleven o’clock, the
