Decisions and The Task Summary

In the chapter "Decisions," Belinda is shocked by the news that the property has been left to her. The lawyer agrees to give her time to think and says he will come back the following day. As Belinda sits in the garden, she realizes what a short time any one person has to make a difference in the world. Although she realizes Mrs. Stafford-Smyth did not intend the house to be a burden, Belinda feels trapped by her new responsibility. After some time, she calls for Windsor to summon the staff. She tells them that the house has been left to her and that although she is unsure how to manage the large house, none of the staff will lost their positions. It is when Windsor addresses her as "m'lady" that Belinda realizes she is now the...