Chapter 30

"Undesirable," Mr. Myles added.

"And we are unable to allow them back."

"Ever," Mr. Myles said emphatically.

Amused, Poppy nodded. "I see. And the purpose of the red book?"

Mr. Lufton proceeded to explain. "That is for certain guests who are a bit more demanding than usual."

"Problem guests," Mr. Myles clarified.

"Those who have special requests," Mr. Lufton continued, "or don't like their rooms cleaned at certain times; those who insist on bringing pets, things of that sort. We don't discourage them from staying, but we do make a note of their peculiarities."

"Hmmm." Poppy picked up the red book and cast a mischievous glance at the housekeeper. "I wouldn't be surprised if the Hathaways were mentioned a few times in this book."

Silence greeted her comment.

Seeing the frozen looks on their faces, Poppy began to laugh. "I knew it. Where is my family mentioned?" She opened the book and glanced over a few pages at random.