Chelsy and Isla were shocked when Rose summoned them—and it wasn't even midmorning yet. The two sisters looked very concerned as they walked into Rose's room.
"Can you read?" Rose asked with a hopeful look as soon as the sisters entered her room.
"What?" they both asked simultaneously.
Rose held up the unopened letter. The two girls studied it and then looked at each other.
"Can you read?" Rose asked again, staring back and forth between them.
"You want us to read the letter?" Isla asked.
Rose nodded, and the sisters shook their heads.
"No," Chelsy said. "I know a few words, but not enough to read it properly."
Rose sighed. "Do you know any maid who can?" she asked.
Isla looked to her sister, and they thought about it a little, but eventually they both shook their heads.
Rose sighed, feeling defeated. "Do you think you could get me Welma?" Rose didn't have much hope, but at least she could confirm.
