The count's office was filled with silence and tension. It had been two hours since the incident happened and still, there weren't any final decisions made by Count Harrison. Tine looked as if she hadn't taken a shower, her dress and hair were a mess.
Tine was dreadful because she was caught red-handed and didn't know what to do anymore. The more excuses she makes, the worse the situation would get.
Count Harrison taps his finger onto the table, trying not to let his temper get to him, and stays quiet. He knew that Tine somewhat despised Laura, but for what reason? He wondered. He couldn't understand how that could be when Laura was such a graceful and kind girl.
Count Harrison thought hard about what he should do about Tine. He couldn't believe his own daughter had tried to kill Laura. He wondered what Laura did to deserve this treatment.
