Chapter 20

“Well, that’s settled. In the meantime, Amelia, act as if nothing had happened and keep an eye on her. Don’t let her be alone. Above all, don’t let her sleep alone.” Renewed whimpers from Mrs. Frederick. “I can’t help it. Night before last I suggested she’d better have Christine sleep with her. She positively refused—_and locked her door._ Oh, you don’t know how she’s changed. She won’t work. At least, she won’t sew. She does her usual housework, of course. But she wouldn’t sweep the parlour yesterday morning, thou…