"Miss Williams?" my chambermaid, Kay, called through my closed door.

"Yes, Kay," I answered in irritation. I had been deep in thought, enjoying a peaceful moment to myself, when she interrupted.

"Your mother wishes wewe to jiunge her in the receiving room," Kay stated solemnly, and I could tell kwa the tone of her voice that I would not be pleased with the upcoming conversation.

"Alright. Thank you, Kay," I replied with a heavy sigh as I heard Kay retreat back down the hallway. I rose to my feet, walked out the door and made my way towards the room where I knew my mother, Charlotte, was waiting. Don't...