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Hunter was in the kitchen prepping the tea and those little lemon cookies that Thomas and Mrs. Wilkshire were so fond of, when he heard the bell indicating that it was time for tea. He picked up the silver serve ware and walked quickly and gracefully to the sitting room. He sat the tray on the nearby table and poured Mrs. Wilkshire’s cup, adding just the smallest amount of cream and one cube of sugar, the way she liked it. He handed the saucer with the cup sitting in the center and two of the cookies on the side. “Your tea, Madame.” He smiled. “Hunter, darling, how many times must I tell you to call me Madeline when we don’t have company?”

“At least once more, Mrs. Wilkshire.” He grinned. He knew that to address the lady of the house by her first name would be highly inappropriate for the help. He then poured another cup for Thomas. His was simply black tea with three sugar cubes. He placed it on the saucer and gave him four cookies along with his tea. He walked over to Thomas and handed him the saucer. He caught a glimpse of his chocolaty brown eyes and gave him a sly smile. “Your tea, sir.” He walked back to the center of the room and bowed to Mrs. Wilkshire. “Will there be anything else?” He asked catching the devious grin on Thomas’ face at the loaded question.

“No, Hunter, that will be all.” He smiled lightly at Thomas and returned to the kitchen with the tray. He knew that look in Thomas’ eyes all too well. He was bored and looking for something to hold his interests and he knew he would be beckoned soon to help him with this. And Hunter was more than willing to oblige the young master.