The best thing left at the end of a hard day's work was a good dinner. I had learned this immutable truth at the very beginning, when I realized that I could not do without rest, either.
After finishing all the important business for the day, I finally got out of my «closet. As I made my way down to the dining room, the servants greeted me.
— Good evening, Your Grace!
I nodded back.
— You too.
It was awkward to hear them say that at first. After all, up to now it had been my father who had been addressed that way. Now I'm the mistress of the house. I bet people were as unaccustomed to hearing it as I was.
But now, six months later, everyone took it for granted.
When I got to the table, I glanced over the dishes and felt anticipation. At last my hard work would be rewarded!
— Your Grace, the main courses for today are stuffed duck and caesar salad,» the maid introduced me.
— Thank you, Chloe,» I smiled.
