Part II: Chapters XXX - XXXV Summary

Once again, Isabel struggles through her days in a near constant state of depression. She knows that her hands are peeling potatoes, roasting chickens, turning down beds, but she watches her hands as if they do not belong to her. After the invasion, the British soldiers moved into the homes of Loyalist families, so Isabel is not only serving Master and Madam Lockton, she is also serving a houseful of British soldiers. A few days after the invasion, a letter from Lady Seymour arrives requesting Isabel for service at her home. She has somehow found herself housing a dozen German soldiers while the Locktons house only two. Although it infuriates Madam, Isabel is sent to serve at the Seymour home. Although Lady Seymour feeds Isabel well and gives her a comfortable bed to...