Anna stood disappointed in the music room. “This is no music room!” she puffed at first sight. The place was just a medium room with a carpet at the centre and grey curtains. There was nothing else, no extra door, no secret passage, absolutely nothing. But as usual, just like other rooms in the castle, this room had high windows, and a chimney just like the living room. Anna sucked in a breath, and she began her cleaning exercise. She had swept the entire room and was about to sweep the dirt into a dust pan when Cordelia rushed into the room. From the way Cordelia darted into the room, Anna knew at once all was not well. She looked into Cordelia’s eyes and searched for answers.
“Come, the mistress is back!” Cordelia beckoned with a hand. “We must welcome her!”
Anna nodded, and she droppe
