Aimé’s broad simile faded somewhat at the knowledge his prospective employee was not terribly well-versed but he brightened at the last part. “You are taking lessons? I am sure then we shall have no problem.”
“The usually duties you have dealt with before. Lay out my clothes in the morning, light the fires in the bedroom, take down letters, act as my messenger and deal with tradesmen.” Aimé repeated the list from memory. “The only new duty you would have would be that some of the letters must be answered in French.”
He got to his feet, unable sit still now, nervous about the last of the duties he had considered for his manservant.
“Tell me, how do you feel about secrets? Can you keep them?”