:10:05
I fear I may have been a little
unwelcoming, even a little short.
:10:10
You presented the best references
I've ever seen.
:10:13
Which proved to be well-deserved.
:10:15
Though, I confess, I did have my
doubts, on account of your youth.
:10:19
No gentleman callers allowed,
of course.
:10:22
Forgive my mentioning it, but we've
had those problems before.
:10:25
Inside the house too.
:10:27
The previous housekeeper ran off
with the under-butler.
:10:31
If two staff members decide to get
married, one can say nothing.
:10:36
What I find a major irritation...
:10:38
...are those persons who go from
post to post looking for romance.
:10:44
Housekeepers are particularly
guilty here.
:10:47
-No offense intended, of course.
-None taken.
:10:50
I know how a house is at sixes and
sevens once the staff start marrying.
:10:56
Yes, indeed.
:11:02
-Might I have a word, sir?
-Of course.
:11:09
My lord, it's regarding
the under-butler...
:11:12
...and the housekeeper
who ran off last month.
:11:16
Bad business.
How are you managing?
:11:18
I've found two
first-rate replacements.
:11:20
Miss Kenton, a young woman
with excellent references.
:11:23
Very pleasing demeanour.
Appears to be very able.
:11:26
And a man with
considerable experience.
:11:29
-Older and happy to be under-butler.
-Name?
:11:34
Stevens, sir.
:11:35
-Stevens?
-Yes, sir.
:11:37
-That's your name.
-He's my father, sir.
:11:40
Really?
:11:42
Couldn't do better.
I'd like to see him sometime.
:11:44
He's outside the door.
:11:46
Good. Bring him in.
:11:48
Thank you, my lord.
:11:54
Father.