Leanna was surprised to see that Miss Bronte was just coming down the stairs when she turned around. She closed her eyes when Miss Bronte missed her step, anticipating the result, but the loud noise confirmed her worst suspicion. Leanna cautiously opened her eyes, one at a time, taken aback by the sight that greeted her.

Leanna wasn’t sure what to do, and stood frozen, until Miss Bronte began to attempt to get up. She winced at her governess’ pain filled vocal emanations as she tried to put weight on one of her feet. Leanna turned to John and told him “Go get your mother right away, then have Henry get the carriage ready.” She waited until he started moving, then ran over to Miss Bronte. “Stay still, John is going to fetch Mrs. Browne, and she’ll figure out how to get you to the carriage so we can take you to the Doctor in the village. It would be better if we could get him to come here instead, but ever since Mother died, no one will.”