At least Ava would now have the means to leave the estate, even if she couldn’t make it all the way to America. She considered her fate as she tried not to meet Colin’s eyes across the table in the kitchen. “It’s all here,” said Maude with some surprise after carefully counting her coins. “Good,” said Colin. “I’m sure you more than earned it.” “Milord,” said Maude, “you’ve been so good to Victor and me. Do you need…that is to say, if you want to borrow some coin, you can take what you will.” Ava could tell that Colin was very touched by the offer, even if a bit embarrassed. He smiled. “Maude, that is perhaps the most generous offer anyone has ever made me. Thank you, but I will not need to borrow from you. In any case, you’ll likely need to hold on to your coins since I understand your betrothed’s employer is a miserly fellow who is behind on his wages.” “I do not allow anyone to speak ill of my employer,”
What do You think about Always Come Home (Emerson 1)?
