The Life and Times Of Ralf Wylde! Part 3

The Life and Times Of Ralf Wylde! Chapter 3



The following morning at Willow Creek . . .


Rachael Smith told her daughters, "I'm going to apply for the position as Lord Vincent's housekeeper. Ralf is going to introduce me to him today."


"You're lucky to have been recomended by Ralf. Lord Vincent wouldn't hire a complete stranger otherwise", said Matilda Holt.


"What about us?", asked Beautrix.


"Where are we going to live?", asked Alyson.


"If I'm lucky enough to get the position, you girls will continue to live here", answered Rachael, "You're both quite capable of taking care of yourselves."


"I think you will be fortunate to be able to live in a castle", said Sadie Ousby.
"If I were wealthy, I would build you your own castle", said her husband Jasper.


"I don't think it's fair for Lord Vincent to be so wealthy and for us to be so poor", said Abra Ousby.


"Lord Vincent inherited his wealth and position when his father died. He's entitled to it", said Ralf, who had just come in the door.


"Why didn't we get wealthy when our father died?", asked Lucas Holt.


"Because Father was a poor peasant, just like all of us here in Willow Creek", said Ben Holt.


"Are you ready, Rachael?", asked Ralf, "We need to be leaving."


"Do you think Lord Vincent will like me?", Rachael asked Ralf.
"Don't worry, he'll like you", said Ralf.


They walked for several miles until they finally arrived at Castle Dargan.


"The castle is even more beautiful up close", said Rachael.
"Every time I come up here I can never get over how beautiful and imposing it is", said Ralf.


Lord Vincent came out to greet Ralf.
"I presume that woman is the widow lady you spoke of", he said.
"Yes, that's Rachael Smith", answered Ralf.
"She's very beautiful", said Lord Vincent.


"Ralf introduced Rachael to Lord Vincent.
"Since you come highly recomended by Ralf, the position is yours, that is if you want it?"
"Yes, thank you I do."


"Thank you for bringing Rachael to me", said Lord Vincent, "She's exactly what I need."


Then Ralf left to go home hoping he hadn't made a mistake by bringing Rachael to meet Lord Vincent.


After Ralf left Rachael followed Lord Vincent into the kitchen.
"Your duties as housekeeper will be quite simple. There's really not that much to do except keep everything tidy, do the laundry and cook the meals", said Lord Vincent.


"That's really quite a lot, but I'm capable of handling it", she said.


"Yes, I suspect you are", Lord Vincent thought to himself.

To be continued . . .