Mistress of Elvan Hall
“Anne asked, trying not to betray her feeling of depression with loneliness at his departures While he was with her, his presence gave her authority, and there had been a strange inward happiness at having him so close to her, even if it had been bitter-sweet.But now he was going and there would only be herself, Helen and Mrs. Wyatt left in the house, besides the Hansetts, Judith having been obliged to return to school.The little girl had shyly held Anne’s hand.“I’m glad you’ve come,” she whispe...red. “I like having you here, although I like Caroline, too.”Anne had resisted the temptation to question the child. Who was Caroline, and what did she mean to Francis? She also resisted the temptation to question Francis, feeling that he had enough on his mind.Anne had been able to do little for him, as he preferred to do his own packing, and Miss Dalton was arranging all the relevant papers for him to take with him. Anne recognised that Louise Dalton was a better secretary than she had ever been, and felt rather humble when she saw how efficiently everything was arranged.But she was now Francis’ wife, not his secretary, and that task was even more Herculean, she thought despondently, as she looked behind her at the large old house which was going to be left in her charge, and possibly two other women to fight for full authority.Mrs.MoreLess
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