Elsie still hadn't returned tonight. Emily went downstairs. Susan and the butler were still awake. Elsie was Maury's daughter. Even though they hated Elsie so much, they couldn't just watch this child die outside. So, the butler and Susan waited in the living room every night until midnight before turning off the lights and falling asleep.
When Emily went downstairs, the two were sitting at the dining table, waiting quietly.
Seeing Emily come down, Susan asked, "Miss Emily, why do you come down? Are you hungry?"
"No." Emily looked at them. "Why aren't you sleeping?"
The butler and Susan looked a little embarrassed. They were worried that Emily would be upset if she knew they were waiting for Elsie, but they did not want to lie to Emily, so it was awkward.
"Go to sleep. I will wait for her to come back." Emily sat down on the sofa.
Susan and the butler looked at each other in dismay, not knowing what to say for a moment.
"Miss Emily, are you angry?" Susan whispered.