The Arrival

"Catherine Carr? "

I heard Catherine sigh in relief.

"Mrs Virginia you frightened us. "

I loosened.

"I knew you would be here. Oh child would you come up from there. "

We made our way up, shutting the door behind us.

"hunting adventure are we? "

She noticed me the second I appeared.

"and you've dragged this poor miss. What's your name? "

"Victoria Vernon. "

"Ah, Catherine's best friend. Has she told you about me. Because I know a great deal about you. Now come first and let's leave this place. I can't stand the stench. "