The Mysterious Maid-Servant
““As it seems to have turned cold this evening, my Lord,” Batley said, “I’ve taken the liberty of lighting the fire, only a small one, but there’s a wind coming from the Malvern Hills that will grow colder during the night.”
“I am sure that is very sensible, Batley.”
The valet picked up his Lordship’s evening clothes and turned towards the door.
“I just wish to say, my Lord, it’s been a very happy day and I wishes you and her Ladyship all the best for the rest of your lives together....”
“Thank you, Batley.”
The door closed behind the valet and the Earl waited. It had been a long day and there had been a great deal to do in the previous two days since he and Henry had taken Mrs. Charlton and Giselda away from the slum they had been living in.
The first night they had stayed as the Colonel’s guests at German Cottage, but the following morning the Earl had been determined to find them comfortable apartments where Mrs.MoreLess
“I am sure that is very sensible, Batley.”
The valet picked up his Lordship’s evening clothes and turned towards the door.
“I just wish to say, my Lord, it’s been a very happy day and I wishes you and her Ladyship all the best for the rest of your lives together....”
“Thank you, Batley.”
The door closed behind the valet and the Earl waited. It had been a long day and there had been a great deal to do in the previous two days since he and Henry had taken Mrs. Charlton and Giselda away from the slum they had been living in.
The first night they had stayed as the Colonel’s guests at German Cottage, but the following morning the Earl had been determined to find them comfortable apartments where Mrs.MoreLess
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