Chapter 5

“The hall usually gets used as much of the rest of the ground floor when we have a celebration.” Gregoire waved a hand at numerous chairs and benches that took up any remaining space.

Mansion. The thought struck Ignatius as far from eloquent, but this was no “farmhouse” as had been indicated in his letter of proposed employment. It crossed his mind that such a rich man’s daughter would make a good prospect for a wife, but even if he were not a lowly tutor, he did not anticipate marriage in his future. He could only hope that Gregoire realised the same and had the sense to protect his one and only daughter from undesirables.

“If you will excuse me and await me here—” Gregoire led him into a room off the main hall, “—I will fetch my daughter.”