Chapter 45

"Ah, so you are here!" Ma'am Dodda called from the door as she came into the bedroom where Nellie had been all day, sliding her hand in Nellie's. "Ma'am Dodda" Nellie greeted the older lady with a firm smile. "My dear, There's a new arrival you simply must meet. If you don't mind leaving the room for a bit now, do you?" Nellie quickly pulled her hand away from the lady's, whispering. "I'm afraid I can't meet any new arrivals, Ma'am Dodda. I'm running at a slight temperature. The older lady's brow knitted up in concern, "From what I just heard, I would say I just arrived in time to rescue you from fever and boredom" Ma'am Dodda was already dragging her towards the door. They were heading down the hall to the parlor before Nellie could protest, she had no doubt Ma'am Dodda was about to introduce her to another set of the high class ladies of the pack that graced the castle daily these days. "That lady is a notorious gossip. I should have mentioned it sooner. You didn't