Chapter 2
When Martin spoke to Mrs. Morgan later in the day, she told him Captain Davis had been called away for the day. “‘is Honor will meet with ye t’morra morning at ten o’clock,” she assured him. She also said Ned or another servant would summon him at the proper time and escort him to whatever room was chosen for their meeting. Meanwhile, he could start setting up the room adjacent to the library to serve as the schoolroom. Perhaps he would wish to compile a list of supplies he would require, although she felt sure the children’s guardian would want to review his proposed curriculum before the actual lessons began.
Still far from garrulous, the housekeeper seemed very adept at fielding questions without divulging much information. When Martin asked her when and how the children los
