Ignatius was fighting his rising indignation (and maybe a little grief and humiliation) over the fact that his beloved only daughter seemed more willing to believe the words of this healer than her own father. He conveniently forgot the heated words he and Helena had exchanged with each other the last time he'd seen her--seen her as herself, that is, and how long ago that seemed. But then, he'd been right about that Sam Hurst, hadn't he, because look at what had happened to her!
Ignatius managed a smile, though, for his daughter and managed a calm tone of voice as he said, "Perhaps Violet can bring you some of those flowers when she next comes, and you can see for yourself."
Then, in a harshly whispered aside to William the old man added, "May I please speak to you outside? Alone?". It was not really a question. |