Martha

The following afternoon, at the Walker mansion, Martha was overseeing every detail of the tea table: delicate porcelain, lace napkins, fresh flowers in shades of pink, cakes and petit fours arranged to perfection. Everything had to convey elegance, but for her, it was more than just tea.

As soon as Elizabeth stepped through the main entrance, the butler greeted her formally.

“Welcome, Mrs. Walker. This way, please.”

He led her directly to the tea room. Elizabeth always found everything t