A Scandalous Descent

Marcella

Without another thought, I threw down my hairbrush and raced after her, the maids goggling at me before following at a more sedate pace. They were used to our rather rambunctious games and took it to be another such boisterous round of catch.

They had no clue how desperate I was.

Little Giles charged behind me, shouting, frantically,

'Mumma! Catch Pia! Giles want pink egg!!!'

I was dimly