“They were once again alone in the library. This time Nicholas did not order tea. Instead, he locked the doors and spoke in a hushed tone. “I had no idea she could handle a carriage like that without help, especially at night. And before you ask, neither do I have any idea why she would do that.” “Perhaps the bromide I gave her…” “It was supposed to make her sleep,” Nicholas said. “That’s what I had hoped, and I gave it to her because I was worried about too much laudanum. However, it can cause ...nausea that keeps a person awake.” Alexandra frowned. “You say she was digging the soil, just as the constable said?” “Yes. It was all quite strange. She got out of the carriage and struck a lucifer to light a lantern, then she proceeded to scratch around on the ground near the grave.” “That is indeed quite strange,” Alexandra said. “I say, mental derangement doesn’t go along with this shingles ailment she has, does it?” “No, of course not.” “Do you think she has completely lost her mind by some other cause?”MoreLessRead More Read Less
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