Chapter 26 A Second Opinion

• Agnes
• The next morning dawned bright and clear, and I found myself once again heading toward the parlor for another etiquette lesson with Rosa. Elijah was busy today, so he wouldn’t be attending. I was a bit relieved not to have to interact with him, but I did wonder what Rosa had in store for me.
• As I entered the room, the soft clinking of china greeted me. The table was set impeccably with delicate teacups, gleaming silverware, and an array of tiny pastries that looked almost too exquisite to eat.