I watched Edward as he walked towards his car before turning around and entering the house. Mrs. Carrington was heading up the stairs wearing a black dressing gown. She barely glanced at me before vanishing into the hallway. I headed to the kitchen and found Grace drinking tea.
“The queen is finally here,” she commented.
“It’s 8,” I said. “This is the time I’m supposed to be here and it won’t be the same from tomorrow because I’ll be starting school.”
“Now you’re bragging to me about going to school?” she sneered. “I will remind you that I’m in charge here though I did not study much. Your education is useless here as you are just maid. Don’t think you’ll make me feel inferior by mentioning how educated you are.”