The NewsThe next morning, Amelia came in as usual, and over my morning tea, I watched her.
Why would she beat her son? Why would he think she hated him? Why was Peter not intervening?
The Golden Bridges had a disturbing article: Hart merchants were discussing a protest against the Hart Family for non-payment of bills. A spokesman for the Harts said the purchases were made without their knowledge or consent.
Could Charles Hart be in financial difficulty? At the Grand Ball, he seemed relaxed, even jovial. Why wouldn't he pay what he owed? What would it mean if his quadrant rose against him?
And Tony had spoken for them.
Tony seemed tired at breakfast, and he spoke little. I didn't ask about the events of the night before; he didn't mention them. He left after breakfast, telling me to ru
