Duke of a Gilded Age
“Mr. Oakhurst, to his right, dipped his spoon into a fragrant bowl of julienne soup.“Your Grace, I’m having some difficulty confirming Mr. Cavendish’s references,” he said. “His most recent employer, Mr. Jenkins, embarked a few days ago on an ocean liner bound for Europe.”“That’s bad luck,” Wesley said.“I did manage to speak with his housekeeper, a Mrs. Thumb. She confirmed Mr. Cavendish’s employment and indicated he was extremely charming, well-liked by the staff, and performed his duties to Mr.... Jenkins well. Mr. Cavendish told Mrs. Thumb his fondness for drink was the reason for his dismissal.”Wesley shrugged. “Mr. Cavendish told me that during the interview.”Lady Frederic glanced up from her mock turtle soup, aghast. “Wesley! You knew and hired him anyway?”“Perhaps Mr. Jenkins drove him to it,” Wesley said. “I won’t be nearly as difficult.”“Be sensible, Your Grace,” Belle chimed in. “Wouldn’t it be better to hire a valet with his faculties unimpaired?”At her use of his title, Wesley slid Belle a withering glance across the table.“Mr.MoreLess
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