“Dale returned me to my room, I was left to wait alone. I didn't know when Alastair would come for me. The papers were supposed to be ready, but it was possible they could be delayed. There was nothing I could distract myself with; no books or newspapers. I ended up taking a long shower to wash my hair free of all the gunk that had accumulated in it from The Green. When I emerged in the bedroom in my bathrobe, I was surprised to find a chambermaid waiting for me. I hadn't heard her enter thr...ough the noise of the shower. "Mr. Jenks wishes to know if you are ready for a reception," she said, her voice a tad monotone. "Uh, yeah. I will be in a minute." She nodded and exited the room. Grabbing some fresh clothes that had been placed in the closet for me during the day, I quickly dressed and draped my hair in a towel. I moved to sit down, but my nerves would not allow it.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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