Chapter 53 The Bonfire Party

Carolyn I bit my lip, staring at Mrs. Barlow as I juggled thoughts in my head. I picked another pancake from the bowl but knew I was no longer eating but stalling for time. She noticed my discomfort and chuckled at me. "Is there something you would like to tell me? Did something happen at school?" I shook my head. "Nothing happened at school but something is about to." She chuckled. "Just tell me what the problem is, Amelia. I don't think my fragile old heart can cope with this suspense." "I was invited to a bonfire party by my friend in school." I blurted out while lowering my head, afraid to look at her in the eyes and see what she thought. She chuckled. "Is that why you are nervous?" I raised my head up slowly. "Aren't you going to tell me not to go? It's a bonfire party. You hate me being outside in the night." "That is for when you are walking alone at night as you hardly go out and aren't familiar with the streets but it isn't the same for the party, you will be with frie