The Earl's Inconvenient Houseguest, page 27
‘I see.’ Lydia thought about it for a moment. It made a certain kind of sense. ‘What would the salary be? And are there any allowances?’
Mrs Gray smiled. ‘I admire a woman who has a good head for the important questions.’
She named a salary that was three times what Lydia had been earning in London, making her gasp. ‘Why so generous?’
‘They live so remotely that they have struggled to attract prospects to their island. The child has never been properly taught and has physical challenges as well. The Laird’s generosity makes sense.’ Mrs Gray went on to detail the other benefits—a tea allowance, days off and even an allowance for books.
Lydia, herself a great reader, breathed in amazement. ‘A book allowance? How wonderful!’
‘Yes, well, it will be difficult to call into Hookham’s Lending Library when you are living in Ardmore,’ Mrs Gray pointed out drily. ‘So, shall I write to Edinburgh to confirm you accept the post?’
Lydia nodded firmly. ‘Please do.’
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ISBN-13: 9780369711625
The Earl’s Inconvenient Houseguest
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