“What did he say?” Camilla enquired.
“He said they’re pleasant enough and friendly,” Rose answered. “He said the Princess ruled the place when he was there like a Queen. Real masterful she was, he says, and no nonsense. But then, of course, she’s English and Mister Harpen thinks anythin’ English is right and tight.”
“And what did he say about the Prince?” Camilla asked. She was beginning to realise who was responsible for Rose’s unexpected vocabulary.
She knew that her mother would think it reprehensible of her to be gossiping with the servants, but she told herself that Rose was the exception.
There was a little pause and to Camilla’s astonishment she could see that the young maid was looking embarrassed.
“Mister Harpen didn’t say much about the Prince, miss,” she muttered finally.
