Chapter 9
I Talked to the Maids in the Guest Room
The two maids led the way, and so Leo and I arrived at the guest room.
The room was indeed quite large. I thought that over ten people could fit in there and remain quite comfortable.
And that light that hung down from the ceiling…was it a chandelier? I had never seen one before.
It must be very hard to light candles so high up…
“Well then, I will go and prepare some tea, so please wait for a while. …Oh, what should I bring for the great Leo…?”
“Ah, Leo…Water or milk, please.”
“Certainly.”
“It won’t take long!”
“Please don’t rush…”
The maids bowed and then left the room. I suppose it was my Japanese nature to say something like ‘please don’t rush’ during times like this.
I had seen Ms. Gelda smile a little just before the door closed.