My head leaned against my arm as I held my hand mirror. The thought of what I had to do next left me anxious. Anxiety that made the dull pain in my ribs and back negligible comparatively. Even with all the walking I did today did not make it worse; a testament to Adeline’s work. Maybe after the wedding and she gives me one last clean bill of health, I would give her the offer to remain here on staff. She was willing to keep a secret and was highly skilled, even to my standard of healing. My own prodding of the bandages and salve she used passed my approval in several ways. 