Chapter 17

The maids were hastily running around, the housemaids scolding them for being too slow, or moving too fast, Thomas...

Decorations, people bringing foreign objects around, cleaning, excitement...

It was the night of the ball. 

"Lady Charlotte's not here, so at least you don't have to do any preparations for her. " Jenny was telling Della while trying to fold a big silk scarf. 

Even though Della was helping Jenny often, Oliver had found out the girl was,...