A week. Apparently, Laura's exile from the Muse Sessions was going to last at least a week, maybe longer. Camille hadn't talked to her since she sent her away. If she had anything to say to Laura, it was through Angelica these days. Messages like:
"Miss Kontalban wants you to know that she still expects your work done promptly without excuse."
Or, "Miss Kontalban wants you to know that she will not need your services at the Muse Sessions until further notice. You are to spend the time instead here, working on her manuscript."
Or worse, "Miss Kontalban has noticed a lack of energy in your work lately. That should be remedied effective immediately." Then Angelica would smile condescendingly. "She wonders if you are worth remaining in her employ." Before she left, she'd turn around and throw out a casual, "though that last part was from me, she wouldn't let you know she was thinking of firing you until you were fired. Consider it a courtesy."
