Meserimus nodded, giving the dismissal the boy clearly sought, still disquieted under his head of houses gaze. 'Other than the tailor and the bank your day is your own tomorrow and the next day,' Meserimus explained rising from his chair, as the hallboy opened the door from the study into the rest of the house. 'Please let Mrs Valenduris, or the butler know if you need anything at all.'

Meserimus watched the boy leave, it was going to be an interesting summer.

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