Now that Sophie was free from the cellar and knew that she no longer had a place in her aunt's family, she tried to think of a resourceful way to take care of herself.
The girl immediately made her way out of the house and into the streets of Hastings. She was still in her uniform so it wasn't so cold, but it started to attract some attention because most of the students were already home during the late hours.
"Are you all alone, Miss?" Some of the patrons outside of a pub called out to her and laughed. Others whistled and tried to invite her to drink with them as Sophie quickly rushed by and ignored them.
She needed a place to stay but she couldn't get caught in her room anymore even if she tried to sneak back into the house. Maybe some of the servants would take her side? But that was too risky.
