And the butler pulled her aside to whisper.
"Doctor Stone, don't be embarrassed. Man and woman, it's only natural, and with you coming here, it's a good deed indeed. If the marshal knew about it, he would definitely reward you generously!"
Emily Stone's face turned so red it looked like it might bleed, but she didn't quite understand the rest of the butler's words, looking at him with confusion.
Seeing her puzzled look, Frederick continued, "You don't know, the marshal is aloof and indifferent by nature. The old marshal even thought he wasn't interested in women!"
I remember, on the day the marshal took office, his subordinates celebrated with him. Everyone got so happy that, boldly, they found a woman for the marshal, but he didn't even give her a glance, left everyone behind, and walked away.
