Avelina bowed in gratitude and accepted the ban and broom, setting it down and beginning to sweep, she glanced over her shoulder and offered a nod. 

"Yes sir, where should I clean next? I've dusted the main library as well as the rooms from the east wing. Ueda told me that Miss Marilyn was to have a visitor later, should I clean one of the receiving rooms?" She knew that this man was important and was someone she should respect, finishing and lifting the pan, she turned on her booted-heel towards the kitchen. 

She liked the house, though she'd only arrived two hours ago, she was itching to clean as well as explore. 

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A sigh escaped into the air followed by a puff of smoke. A hand decorated with rings with varying gem stones reached for another glass, pausing as a knock filled the air. Huffing in annoyance, the figure rose from the chair they'd been sitting in and moving towards the door. 

"Mistress, I'd you wish to make it in time for dinner. I'd suggest leaving now." The voice was timid but held a firm undertone, another sigh mixed with smoke escaped parted lips, offering a dismissive wave of her ringed-hand, she entered the corridor and made her way to the staircase that would lead her to the main floor.

Reaching the last step and nodding approvingly at the warm coat that was draped over her shoulders, high heels clicked against the tIle floor aa she heads for the carriage she knew was waiting for her. She'd go and face her granddaughter and see if the child would be willing to lend her some money. Entering the opened door, she leaned her head against the cushioned seat and took another long drag of her cigar, she needed to be calm and the overbearing grandmother when she arrived. 

She'd do anything to get the money she deserved.