Because of the change in Aunt Agatha's condition Samantha was relocated to Aunt Dahlia's for the time in between school terms. I was whole-heartedly behind this change and was most helpful in bringing her boxes and other things up to her room.
Angela didn't take to the change as happily as did I. I found her hiding under the bushes in the garden hugging her doll to her chest.
"Whatever is the matter, young Angela?" I asked her, crawling in next to her.
"Will you still be my friend, Bertie?" she asked quietly, keeping her eyes trained on her dolls dress. I responded by hugging her tight to me.
"Always, Angela. Always."