These experiences gave Jane Howard a whole new feeling, the kind she had never enjoyed before - the sense of being at the top, being served and respected by others, which made her even more attached and eager for wealth and honor.
But now, Helen Blair was busy with work affairs and did not take her to those high-end occasions again. How could she, a mere office worker, get in touch with wealthy circles? The Blair's Residence was surrounded by rich people, but they were usually inaccessible in normal days, leaving her at a loss.
A woman's youth is extremely precious, and apart from youth, she had nothing else to rely on. Wasting time like this made her very anxious.
This weekend, Sebastian Carter went to the company for some matters, saying he would not be back until the evening. Amelia Walker took Reuben out to play cards when she saw that he was not at home. Helen Blair and Ruby Carter went out to play tennis and had not returned. Jane was at home alone.