“You can’t do shorthand!” said Mrs. Benstead, her voice almost disdainful. “That makes it much more difficult. Even though there’s a shortage, people do ask for shorthand these days. You can’t blame them, it’s speed that counts.”
“Yes, I am sure it is,” Aria said. “I just wondered if there was anything else.”
“What were you thinking of?” Mrs. Benstead enquired. “I have got a woman who wants a social secretary to live in. That means she doesn’t pay much and expects you to help in the house when the other servants are out.” She flicked the book open as she spoke. “Nice address, house in Upper Grosvenor Street. Like to give it a try?”
“No, thank you,” Aria said. “It wasn’t the sort of thing I meant.”
“Let’s see what else we’ve got. Housekeeper to one gentleman. You have to be a good cook
