Mrs. Bones seemed to have lost her wits, leaving Dionisia feeling awful. She should go home—that much was for sure—but Dionisia wasn't sure if she bought the comment on her sisters' lady's maids.

"I do hope they're trained in medical matters," she said soothingly, touching the healer-in-charge's arm. "All will be taken care of here; you need to go home and rest. Like I said, I'll be here if I'm needed."