CHAPTER THREE“I consider,” the Marquis said in an authoritative voice, “that you should have told me before now about the situation on the estate.”
“It has not been easy to have a private conversation with your Lordship,” the Agent replied and then added, “I wish, my Lord, to resign my position. I have now served your esteemed father and your Lordship for thirty-two years and it’s time for me to retire.”
The Marquis was silent for a moment.
And then he said,
“If that is what you wish to do, Andrews, of course I understand and I can only thank you most sincerely for all you have done for the estate during those years.”
The Agent bowed his head in acknowledgement of the compliment.
Then he went on hesitantly,
“It’s just a question, my Lord – ”
“You may choose a house that suits you,
