“Miss Hudson, what’s the matter? You don’t look well. Since the trial is fair, you should be happy,” Mrs. Moorsum tried to coax her.

“I am very happy.”

“But you...”

“I’m fine, Mrs. Moorsum. Is everything going well at home today?”

As Mrs. Moorsum spoke in a hushed tone, she said, “Miss Hudson, there seems to be something strange happening in our neighborhood.”

Estelle immediately became attentive and asked, “What’s going on?”

Mrs. Moorsum continued, “I’ve ...