CHAPTER 63 (1). THE WIFE TELLING HER HUSBAND TO GO TO THE MISTRESS

Exactly one day later, Petronilla returned to the Duchy. As always, the courteous butler welcomed her, and Petronilla began to speak while drinking the tea that had been prepared in advance.

"Ask Madam January to bring a proposal for the amount of money she plans to spend and the items, butler. Let the two of us look at it and decide."

"Yes, Lady. It is a wise answer as expected."

"Oh, by the way…"

Petronilla spoke carefully.

"Yes, tell me, Lady."

"Is Madam January not inside the home?"

"She is out currently."

"Ah, is that so."

Petronilla mumbled with a voice that expressed how unfortunate it was. Soon after, she spoke to the butler again.

"I must have had too much tea."

"Ah, the bathroom is on the second floor, Lady. Would you like me to escort you?"

"No, Butler. I am grateful for the words alone."