"Sofia is to come here by noon to be with us. Are you listening to me, Tabitha?" Jeffrey asked as he was speaking to his wife since he returned to the bedroom but did not get a response.
"It is odd. Jane didn't return after I sent her to the palace yesterday and she didn't show up to get me dressed. I have been worried about her since the incident with Hazel. What if something happened to her again?" Tabitha asked, fearing Hazel might have spotted Jane.
It was unlike Jane to go somewhere this long and not return with news as yet.
"I am a fool. I hadn't thought about Hazel disliking her when I sent her there. It would not be surprising if Hazel took the chance to punish Jane again. Punishing my maid," Tabitha said, shaking her head.
"Whatever happened, I'm sure Hazel had a good reason. Hazel doesn't seem to be the type to just punish someone. Haven't you heard what is being said about her? The servants love her," said Jeffrey.
