IT IS MY FAULT
Henry was an interesting companion. He was not only good with words, but Ruth also felt comfortable in his company. They had become friends after knowing more and more about each other.
He once showed Ruth his house and even invited her for a tea, but she politely declined his invitation as she found it bothersome for his family to attend a guest in the night.
Ruth's days turned busy and happening. Henry would pick her up at six-thirty in the morning and drop her back at nine-thirty in the night. Sometimes he or she had to wait for the other when they were stuck in some urgent work.
Ruth could not find time to look after her responsibilities regarding home and Mrs Payne. Although Mrs Payne never complained, Ruth felt guilty. She had given a thought about the facility of shifting to the servants quarters in 'the great manor'.