The Daughter of Highland Hall by Carrie Turansky

Author:Carrie Turansky [Turansky, Carrie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781601424983
Publisher: Multnomah
Published: 2013-12-31T13:00:00+00:00

Lydia bit her lip and stared across the courtyard. Helen needed her, and somehow she must find a way to help.

THIRTEEN

Jon laid his fork and knife across his breakfast plate and sat back in his chair. The day was overcast, and the mood at the breakfast table was much the same. Julia and Penny had carried on a bit of conversation with the children during the meal, but Kate wore a pensive expression and barely touched her food. Jon tried to draw her out by asking her a few questions, but her answers were brief, making him all the more concerned for her.

The children finished eating and were sent off in Ann’s care. William sat at the head of the table, scanning the newspaper.

Julia looked up. “Is there any more news about the Martindale case?”

William’s brooding expression eased as he glanced across at her. “Just a small article on page three.”

“Does it mention David?”

“Not specifically. It only says the police are continuing their investigation.”

Julia’s tense expression eased. “I’m glad he wasn’t named.”

Kate flashed a heated glance at Julia. “He may not be mentioned, but the news is definitely circulating among our friends, or should I say our former friends.”

William lowered the paper. “Aren’t you being a bit dramatic?”

Hurt filled Kate’s eyes. “No one would receive us yesterday, not even the Tremonts. Everyone told their servants to say they were not at home, when we knew very well they just didn’t want to speak to us.”

Julia rested her hand on Kate’s arm. “I’m sorry, Kate. I wish people were not so quick to judge.”

“Aunt Louisa says none of us will be welcome anywhere until the case is solved and even then David’s connection with Mrs. Martindale will cast a shadow over the family.”

William sighed and folded the newspaper. “That may be true, but we’re not turning tail and running back to the country. That would make people think we believe David is guilty and we’re not standing with him.”

Kate’s eyes widened. “You intend to stand with him, even after what he’s done?”

“He is my brother.”

“But he’s guilty of … infidelity.”

“Yes, and that’s a terrible sin that has set off a dreadful chain of events, but he is not a murderer. I’m praying that somehow this will make him see his need for repentance and a better direction in life.”

“I hope it does, but in the meanwhile, what are we to do?”

William glanced at Julia and then at Kate. “There are many activities you can take part in that don’t require an invitation.”

“I have the day off,” Jon said. “Would you like to go riding?”

“No, thank you.” Kate looked down at her plate. “Not today.”

Jon sat back, wishing there was some way to help. He hated to see Kate so discouraged.

“I have a suggestion.” Julia looked around the table. “Catherine Bramwell-Booth is speaking this morning in Clapton.”

Jon turned to Julia. “Isn’t she the daughter of General Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army?”

“His granddaughter, actually. I understand she is a very gifted

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