When the gate was opened, Felicia was surprised to see that it was the guard at the gate.
Seeing the guard, Felicia gave a look of surprise, and then she asked with a serious expression, "What's the matter?"
Usually, the gate guard would not enter the house, let alone come to the Old Madam’s room, especially at such a late hour.
Felicia guessed that the guard was here to report something important.
"Felicia, Mr. Flint's teacher is here to see the Old Madam. Here is their letter." The guard replied as he handed Felicia the letter from Mr. McDaniel.
Felicia reached for the letter and examined it. She smiled when she saw Mr. McDaniel's name, "Why is he visiting the Old Madam so late? He must have a request."
"Should I let them in? Or should I tell them the Old Madam is asleep?" The guard asked Felicia.
Felicia closed the letter and replied, "Wait a moment. Let me go ask Madam."
"Okay." The guard nodded respectfully.
Felicia went back to the Old Madam’s room and closed the door.
The Old Madam had been in bed earlier, but now she was up again. She was reading a book.
Felicia bantered, "Madam, why are you up and reading? Didn't you just lie down?"
The Old Madam took no offense at Felicia's rebuke. She laughed softly, "Felicia, don't be angry. I couldn't sleep, so I got up and read. I'll go to sleep when I feel sleepy."
"Madam, you should not stay up late. It is not good for your health." Felicia walked over to the Old Madam. She was going to take the book from the Old Madam and make the Old Madam lie down again.
But the Old Madam knew what she intended to do. Just as Felicia reached for the book, the Old Madam immediately took it aside, so Felicia couldn't grab it.
Felicia was amused. "Madam, you..."
"All right, Felicia," the Old Madam said with a smile. "I know you're worried about me, but my health can't get any worse. Don't worry. I know myself."
The Old Madam was stubborn. She insisted on reading a while before she went to bed. Felicia could do nothing.
Just then, the Old Madam noticed the letter in Felicia's hand. She closed the book and asked, "What's that?"
"Oh, it's a letter from the McDaniels." Felicia remembered it and handed it to the Old Madam.
The Old Madam reached out, took the letter, and asked, "The McDaniels? Do you mean Julien's teacher?"
"Yes." Felicia nodded, "They are waiting at the gate now and want to see you."
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