The Clayton’s are a different sort of people - quiet and kind in their own peculiar way, I suppose. They take a certain amount of getting used to. Mrs. Clayton is very mothering and has an overwhelming presence depicted strictly in her stance. Mr. Clayton is very much the same way. He may just nod or give you a look but his message and intentions are very clear.
Anyway, Milly is trying her best to keep me busy as Father and William continue to meet behind closed doors. Father is even riding into the country to visit William’s Mother tomorrow. Neither of them seem to think I need to know what they are talking about. I watch them come and go but do not have the faintest idea.
Father did consent to an announcement in the paper. Milly surprised me with it yesterday evening. It seemed very sudden, but both William and Father know some of the men who run the paper. I’m sure they had no trouble placing the notice.
To ease tensions, I have decided to return to my room. I asked Milly to close the curtains when she went in there to tidy up. I told her it was to keep the chill out. I have no intention of going anywhere near that window. I may even ask Milly to help move my bed away from it.
I want to focus on my future – not on what has been haunting me.
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