If the old housekeeper's tone wasn't so cryptic, she would have bolted right now and tossed this mess onto her superiors. But the thing is, she's technically still a senior in college.,“This time I will forgive you, and I won't tell Mr. Kent about your mistake - I will say that you arrived on time, but after finding out about things, you stayed for two cups of tea and some snacks.”,The feel of soft carpet beneath her feet startled her, causing her to look up and wonder if she should remove her shoes—but the old sprite's calm demeanor left her unsure. So, with a nervous heart, she followed behind, feeling the sudden warmth of the hearth against the chill of winter.。