Nettie ran her fingers through her hair. He was clearly aware of something. "So you woke up like this and you aren't concerned or want a constable. Did you wake up with the drugs too?" She said.

The woman took a deep breath and put her hands on the table . "I told them you must have left early before they were awake to see me. And I will tell them any lie you want for your current condition. But please, do not think I want to keep pretending to be blind. How long have I been with you? Or followed in your shadow from one church to another? I've always stood up for you and always blamed them for the rumors. And maybe some of it was truly on them. But there is more going on. All I want is for you to trust me to be honest with me. Please..." she said begging him.