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[...] .  Yet surely Madam would not want them to give away his secret and risk the wrath of Miss Craftey, this weekend of all weekends... Below the Franklins' names came that of Miss Janet Strang, [...]

[...] active her social life might be. Jack was lost in these thoughts when the stern housekeeper Miss Craftey suddenly addressed him from the head of the table.   "Betsy, have you not [...]

[...] stole some of Madam's most valuable jewellery.  We're constantly being reminded by Miss Craftey that our first duty as maids is always to make sure every door is secure." "Miss [...]

[...] personal guests and now he was having to put on one of the housemaid's uniforms and report to Miss Craftey for cleaning duties.   As they entered Annabelle's room he noticed there were two [...]

[...] "So you must be Miss Havisham's driver.  Do come in" said Rose.  "I believe Elizabeth is just saying [...]

[...] with us while I converse for a while with Miss Burgess and Miss Hughes."   Miss Havisham paused for a moment before turning to her guests.  "Cecily, Jennifer, you both [...]

[...] the locked door in his housemaid's uniform, Jack strained to hear what he could of what Miss Havisham was saying to her staff.   He had managed to complete the washing-up and tidy [...]

[...] Hall, and was probably also doomed to spend time in a similar role at the Quinns, if and when Miss Havisham was willing to let him go.  And now it seemed that, even when his mother returned from [...]

[...] it will have to wait as we have an appointment shortly which may prove quite interesting.” Frau Kirchen said. Robert experienced some relief at this announcement as it would give him some much [...]

[...] a combination of trickery on her part and sheer stupidity on his into domestic service as Frau Kirchen’s maidservant. The fear of exposure and the subsequent ridicule that would follow such a [...]

[...] and impatient demeanour she required a response of some kind. Greta who was standing behind Frau Kirchen caught his eye and mouthed the words MADAM and dropped a curtsy. What little composure he had [...]

[...] he joined Greta in the kitchen where she had finished breakfast and had prepared a tray for Frau Kirchen and as they waited for her bell to ring Greta took the opportunity to give him further advice [...]

[...] the boutique was. I heard our heels click on the marble floor. I adjusted my pace to match Mistress Margot's. Somehow Danielle managed the same with Mistress Christina. Soon our heels hit the floor in [...]

[...] Mikaela that day. Nor the day after that. After leaving the shop we dropped off Danielle and Mistress Margot at Miss Daphne's salon, where she had parked her car, and went straight back to Miss [...]

[...] Chapter 9: Let the games begin. Cheryl participates in Mistress Margot's games as the sole contender. I was giving head. Mistress told me I talked too much, so she [...]

[...] love though. I was thankful for the moment of relative quiet, but I still did not like Mistress Margot. She was mean. She was scary. But I was also in her clutches, so I had to make the best [...]

[...]  envelope lying on a shelf.   It was addressed to "The new housekeeper, Havisham Hall".  Jack felt sure he recognized the handwriting.  Cheekily, he peeped inside [...]

[...] out.  With Melissa and her mother due to attend the forthcoming house party at Havisham Hall, together no doubt with Mrs Quinn and Pamela, there would now be nowhere for him to [...]

[...] It soon became apparent to all the Havisham Hall staff, and particularly to Miss Craftey, that the new junior maid Betsy had become Madam's [...]

[...] as "Mrs Swanson".  He had grown used to the fact that, in his role here at Havisham Hall, he was no longer Jack Swanson.   Instead, he was now Elizabeth, or Betsy, and his [...]

[...] a week or so ago.  Now they were all travelling over to Havisham Hall, together with Mrs Quinn's newly married sister Georgina Davies, for the ladies' weekend house party which Miss [...]

[...] this young girl for example.   Betsy, you came here on a personal referral from Mrs Quinn, didn't you?  A very special referral in fact."   And Jack, whose [...]

[...] party which he'd heard were planned for the special weekend?   And if Mrs Quinn and Pamela would be coming, all dolled up in the latest fashions, would he be serving them [...]

[...] Hall for this great country house weekend.  In the midst of them all there appeared Mrs Quinn and Miss Pamela, and Mrs Franklin and Miss Melissa, who all arrived together in a huge [...]

[...] - as he was now, as Elizabeth, the newly-appointed lady's maid and property of Miss Gloria Havisham. As the singing came to an end, he curtsied low and replied "Thank you Madam, I [...]

[...] ;            * For her part Gloria Havisham was thrilled to have finally made the decision to engage "Elizabeth" as her [...]

[...] up-to-date news on Jack ever since she heard that Melissa and her mother had been to visit Gloria Havisham a week or so ago.  Now they were all travelling over to Havisham Hall, together [...]

[...] weeks earlier, and who they had anyway been expecting to see some time during this visit to Gloria Havisham's?   "I must say, Cecily, I did wonder how long it would be before we found [...]

[...] , used to be a housemaid here but for some reason fell foul of the mistress and was given to Frau Braun as a kitchen maid with whom she now lives until her contract expires. Best not get on her bad [...]

[...] list before we decide” In the kitchen Robert made his first appearance in front of the dreaded Frau Braun as a uniformed female servant. She nodded her approval and as she moved closer to make a [...]

[...] now just imagine how humiliating it will be if your little secret gets out, say to Frau Braun, Lady Agatha, Miss Clarissa or whoever else visits the house?” “What can I do?” he [...]

[...] but I would strongly suggest you do not get on her bad side. The kitchen door opened and Frau Braun stomped in followed closely by her timid kitchen maid dressed in a hideously drab brown dress [...]

[...] A little over a year ago, I uploaded Swiss Miss Sissy to this blog, a story Bea wrote with the aid of a couple other authors.  It's always been [...]

[...] I might have revisited them had I not been commissioned to do a new pic. 2012: If you read Swiss Miss Sissy (and that's a big "if," considering how few people seemed to pay it any notice), [...]

[...] was very much appreciated. Good to hear that Dave and Bambi have collaborated on a sequel to Swiss Miss Sissy it will be a great addition to the blog. I was hoping to get an illustration done for this [...]

by Bambi Chapter 7:The friendly little boutique. Cheryl finds a friend amidst frilly outfits. Mistress Margot held me tight as we walked out of the [...]