Abel was stunned to hear those words. "You…"
He was speechless for a few moments, thinking Emily was a really kind and helpful person. But soon, reason took hold of him.
He calmed down his emotions and asked, "Why would you go so far for me?"
Emily looked at the youth with slight amusement, her lips forming a faint smile. "You are a rather cautious gentleman, are you not, Mr. Bishop?"
She paused for a moment before continuing in a gentle voice, "Well, even without my recommendation, Mr. Kensington is certain to recognize your merits, and in time, I daresay he shall send you to Winchester. Perhaps, within a year or two.
"After all, Newport has but so much to offer. Whereas Winchester… That is a city abundant with opportunity."
"Is the Ministry in such a need for Aberrant-type Occultists?" Abel couldn't help but ask that.
