She hesitated. She'd thought everyone was looking at her. But if Stillmore was known for being looked at, perhaps they weren't looking at her at all. Perhaps she could wait one more moment and see? She didn't just need that ten thousand pounds to get Gabe bought into the clergy. She needed it to pay off Madame Renare-without Gabe finding out. If he found out about her dressmaking bills, he'd kill her.

"Splen..."

"Shh."

"But-"

Win the prize money. Clear her ...