Part 28
Side Story 3
“The train to Windsbury is about to depart!” came the booming voice of the station master.
The platform was a sea of people, making it a challenge to move even an inch forward.
“Stop pushing! You nearly bowled over an old woman!” Eliza grumbled as she pushed through the crowd, arm in arm with Chloe.
As Eliza carved a path through the throng, the frail woman beside her, leaning on her cane, could easily have been mistaken for an old woman. Chloe tightened her grip on the black hood concealing her face. Only when the bell echoed loudly through the station did she manage to reach the train.
The station master announced the train’s imminent departure through his loudspeaker. “Last call for the train to Windsbury via Swane! You must board now!”
With Eliza’s support, Chloe managed to ascend the steep steps of the train.
“Please take this,” Eliza said, handing her a bag she had prepared earlier.
