After their unexpected arrival at the old mansion Elenoir and Nevil have unpacked, changed clothes and invited Hailey to join them in the parlor. All three are cousins of some sort. It is a big family going back many generations and all seem to have some connection to the mansion. Elenoir is talking, as usual. “Hailey dear, how kind of you taking a break from your library work to join us for a little chat. It’s a chance for you to learn something more about the family. How tragic losing your parents when so young. And I dare say Aunt Jane didn’t tell you all that much seeing that she didn’t quite approve of us. You come from the boring side of the family. Bankers, country squires, and I think a bishop is in there somewhere. Nevil and I come from the interesting side. You know, the army, regiments, the colonies, India even. They say one or two of us may have been hanged. But whatever they did they made piles of money, so here we are. Oh Nevil, shut up, I don’t need you barging in.” Dedicated to StudioArtVartanian whose creations have helped inspire this story. Thanks for looking.