It seemed to take a very long time because Kyla found it difficult to eat anything.
She could only pray that Nanny had everything planned out in her mind.
They could start to hide as soon as the footmen had taken the used plates and what was left of the luncheon downstairs.
As Nanny rose from the table, she said to Jane,
“Now you must be tired after havin’ so long a ride. If you want to go to your house in the trees later on this afternoon, you must have a good rest. So hop into bed and try to sleep.”
“Can we take our tea to my house in the wood?” Jane asked.
“I will think about it,” Nanny answered. “Just you close your eyes and be a good girl, otherwise you will be too tired to enjoy it.”
“I will try,” Jane promised.
Nanny took her into her bedroom and undressed her.
Betty had by
