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Chapter FiveWhen Shenda left the Earl, she ran upstairs to find Mrs. Davison. She was not in her room, so Shenda searched for her and finally found her in the linen cupboard. Just as she arrived a footman in front of her was saying, “His Lordship wishes to see you, Mrs. Davison, in the study.” “I’ll come at once,” Mrs. Davison said, putting down the pillowcases she was sorting. She would have followed the footman, but Shenda caught hold of her arm. “Listen,” she said in a whisper, “I have just – seen his Lordship, and whatever he – asks you to do – regarding me – agree, but do not – tell him who – I am.” Mrs. Davison looked at her in surprise and then realising that his Lordship was waiting, hurried after the footman. Shenda went to her room and sat down, holding her hands over her