(Livia)
I woke before Miss Duvall arrived with breakfast. I had spent most of the previous evening thinking about the service entrance and the guard who worked there. I still had no idea how to get past him. But I knew I couldn't remain in Julian's house waiting for someone to rescue me.
Miss Duvall entered at seven with a tray and a fresh towel. She told me Julian had already left for the office and wouldn't return until late afternoon. Camille was still upstairs, preparing for the function they would attend together. I asked whether I could walk in the garden again.
"Mr. Prescott hasn't given permission for another walk."
"He allowed it yesterday."
"That doesn't mean you can go whenever you please."
"Then ask him again."
Miss Duvall placed my breakfast on the table and collected y
