Chapter 15
Week 5, Instructor Calendar, March 1898
Sadie led Concordia to the Capshaws’ parlor, where she found Sophia pacing, as she was wont to do when upset. Capshaw stood beside a wing chair, imploring her to sit down. They both stopped when Concordia entered.
“Aaron’s been taken off the case,” Sophia said.
“When? Why?” Concordia turned to Capshaw. “They weren’t satisfied with your progress?” She had difficulty believing the lieutenant would fail. “It’s only been a week, after all.”
Capshaw made a low growling sound in the back of this throat. “I was making progress. That’s what I don’t understand. Chief Stiles called me to his office this morning and notified me that I was being reassigned.”
“Why?” Concordia repeated.
Capshaw made a face. “He said I was going too far afield in
