Masters And Lovers 1-4
Chapter 12
“Sir, I thought you would like to know. Since you've been, um, behaving yourself, there's talk of extending your privileges.”
“In what way?”
“Extra exercise time. A pleasanter job.”
“I fucking hate the laundries.”
“Don't blame you, sir.”
“Any chance of the library?”
“I'll see what could be done, sir, but I can't make any promises.”
“I understand…. Any news?”
“Little but wedding arrangements. The two men seem to have it worked out between themselves. One is actually marrying her.…”
“Which one?
The other one is
she’s happy with all
I’m being
else? Did you
sir. He says he can move any time
“Excellent.”
*****
a spare part. Limping into the dining room, I find a small buzz of staff, moving efficiently and quietly, overseen by Beth, directing the laying out of the
“Can I help?”
the kitchen staff have everything they need, I think Michael and I can handle things in here.” She eyes me. “You're favouring that leg. Why don't you go get some sunshine on
but I'm
the
feet of staff who already
a minor work of art, almost plain white, but with a filigree of iced violets nestled at the base
Not looking happy….
Stressed I suppose….
Here, by the window with that lovely backdrop over the view?” Then the other… “Or perhaps over there? Where it would be easier for the
Her voice is sharp, almost shrill. “…We've proved