"Absolutely not," Helena said to the little girl.<br/><br/>She really did feel sorry for the little ones who were obviously even more upset by the strange goings on than she, but there was no way she'd give the children a chance to disturb the diner party. That sort of thing could get a governess fired and Helena was more than aware there were plenty of other ladies willing to take her job.<br/><br/>"But we will try to see your mother tomorrow," she said soothingly. At least, if that horrible nurse didn't object. "And if you have trouble sleeping we can do some reading," she suggested, pretty sure there was no way she was going to get the kids to sleep and deciding she could at least keep them busy enough to not make trouble.<br/><br/>Feeling something more was needed to cheer the children up she added, "I could read from that book about the black stallion you like so much...?"<br/><br/>This was usually considered a rare treat and she saved it for just such occasions as this.