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"You said you are a butler, right?" Charles had to whisper in case the announcements started, and he did not want to miss them. "You could of fooled me with how well dressed you are, mate!"

"Yes, I am!" Eliab's eyes were focused on the stage. It was one of those times when he felt the need to show respect for his elders. That was how he was raised in the Southern States.

"I also heard you are looking to work in agriculture! Tell you what: My mum owns a big landscape business which has clients all over the European Union! Rich, poor, you name it! I could tell mum you are wanting a career in a related field of your choice, and she can reserve an apprenticeship for you via one of her best employees! Of course, we have to see what you can do, first! We sign up for horticulture next year, work together in whatever is assigned in that class, and we'll see if you're man enough for the challenge! I'd be glad to have you as my butler, in the meantime! That way, I can keep an eye on you during the whole class that year! What do you say? We have a deal?"

The butler could not believe it. Charles actually heard that part of what he said to Katherine? Why not the whole conversation? The rich boy probably did, but wanted to hear his side of it to make sure he heard right, if that made sense. Regardless, he is giving him, of all other people, a chance at becoming an arborist? Eliab thanked the Lord before shaking Charles' hand.

"It's a deal!"

But wait! That still left one more thing: how is the butler going to be able to make up for the unwanted attention given to Katherine before it is too late, or will he? He could not think about it now. The announcements could come any second.