The youngish, lost, bewildered, red-haired American woman is about to knock on the door, when she hears slapping noises, followed by moans, groans, and…giggles? Is that giggling?
Huh? What is that noise? Oh well. This is a huge English manor, I’m sure it’s full of odd things.
Why am I here? she wondered to herself. Because I need a job. My parents sent me over here for an education, and I sure got one. Her mind drifted lazily back to that afternoon with Professor De Haven. The bright, witty, charming Professor. Charmed me right out of my bloomers, he did, she thought angrily. And lied to me. Lied. He was married. Doesn’t bother to tell me until she walks in and catches us. Bloody rotten…
The door opens. “Hello, my name is Laura duLamb. I understand someone here is looking for a governess?”
“The quickest way to a man’s heart is through his ribcage.” --anonymous redhead