I’d found this to be true as well.
“The new table’s to be delivered today,” Amelia said. “And Master Jonathan sent a new tea service as well.”
“That was kind of him.” How might I learn about Jon’s condition? “Amelia, when we return, would you call Dr. Salmon?”
Her face turned concerned. “Are you ill, mum?”
“Not at all. At his convenience.”
The doctor arrived that evening. We sat in the parlor.
“Is your foot well?”
“Entirely.”
Of course, he didn’t believe me. But after pushing and tapping upon it, he judged I might be right. “So how can I help?”
“I suppose this may sound odd,” I said, “but I wish to learn about ...” what had Jon called it? “Rheumatic fever, and the heart condition it brings.”
Dr. Salmon nodded. “Master Diamond.”
I felt entirely surprised. “You knew of this?”
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