Snippet #1710205

Evelyn gave Olive a small, chilly smile that was undeniably... false. At least half false. There was still that slight affection there, the feeling which had first driven him to accept the young maid as a second addition to his work force. He had been perfectly fine with Faith alone, but Evelyn genuinely liked this trash-talking, low-country young woman. He liked the fire in her eye and the spark in her spirit, and the fact that though she, like the others, fawned over Evelyn...
There was still a little bit of rebellion there in the background.

Nevertheless, Olive had seen his secret. That was not easily forgiven.

"Faith," Evelyn murmured, and the little girl faced him with a squeak of shock and undeniable fear. "Keep an eve on Olive for me, won't you? I'm sure we wouldn't want the girl to become lonely. Or fall asleep in such an odd place again."

"Y-yes, Master!" Faith answered weakly, dipping into a half-fainting bow. Evelyn nodded calmly and turned back to Anna.

"Shall we retreat to my rooms, sweet Ana?" he asked quietly.