The infant fell through the high open space of the grand hall.
The wind rushed through the huge home as the baby fell fast.
Sarah did not hesitate for a single second above or below.
She sprinted down the long marble staircase with all her power.
Her feet slipped slightly on the polished steps near the bottom.
She dove across the wide white hall floor on her knees.
The sharp stone scraped her legs through her uniform cloth.
She slid directly under the middle of the dark open air space.
She raised both of her arms high up into the air.
She locked her eyes on the small falling child above her.
With a fast turn of her arms, she caught Leo securely.
The impact knocked the breath out of her tired lungs completely.
She rolled onto her back and wrapped her arms around him tight.
Maid Sarah: I got you! Don't cry my darling...
The baby gasped and cried loudly against her blue collar.
Sarah checked his small head and hands for any soft injury.
He was completely safe and sound in her warm embrace.
Tears of pure relief spilled down Sarah's bruised cheeks instantly.
She sat up on the cold floor and rocked him gently.
A harsh sound rang out from the top of the stairs.
Margarethe was storming down the marble steps with a red face.
Her heavy footsteps echoed like thunder through the empty house.
Margarethe: Hand that filthy child over to me right now!
Maid Sarah: Stay away from this baby, you cruel woman!
Margarethe reached the bottom step with her sharp fingers raised high.
She looked ready to pull the child away by force.