Novella

Chapter fifteen: Previous chapter    Next Chapter   ''I assume that your service here at my house has come to an end.'' Victoria, Albert and Catherine were all seated in the hall. ''You who are more loyal to Simmons family than me should consider a job at their place.'' Teresa looked around and began in a shaking voice, ''Lady Victoria I...'' ''Don't trouble yourself, I will not take any measures on my to be wife's security and if you persist I'll make Jamie throw you out. '' Albert sipped his tea. ''Jamie please take her away before I lose my temper.'' Victoria got up. Teresa fell on her feet.   ''Lady pardon me. I beg you I have little children without a father. George offered me a great deal of money my father's sick. I did not have the courage to ask you...'' ''Ask me?.'' Victoria moved away. ''How dare you? You were born in this home yet yo