Devon went to Bryan's house and after careful survey, found out that both wife and children were not in the house. She came out fully to confront the servants whose loyalty was admirable. 'They travelled to Serville', they told her when they could no longer keep from speaking to her about their mistress and her daughter.

'How can they go to Serville when Bryan is dying in the hospital?' she asked not believing a word they said.

'That was what we were told and who are we to doubt our ...