“Hmm, thank you for taking the trouble to do that.”

Deirdre’s mind was filled with thoughts about this matter. She woke up and got dressed before the sun came up the next morning.

Mrs. Engel was busy working in the kitchen. She came outside upon hearing the commotion and said, “Why are you up so early today, Mrs. Brighthall?”

“I have to go out to do something.”

Mrs. Engel expressed her enlightenment. “No wonder Shea is here very early today.”

“She’s here?”

“Yes. However, it’s possible tha