Chapter 14
Lizzy gathered her things; she grabbed her wrap and went the way that passed by William's room. She knocked on the door but no one answered. She then continue to the kitchen were Mrs. Martin; was blocking the way to other parts of the house.
"The coach is waiting, you need to go now." Lizzy feels like Mrs. Martin is on purpose keeping her away from Will. "How long will I be needed over there?"
"For awhile, three months at the bare minimum. Now go out the back door and down the stairs and don't make a fuss. I could fire you and then you will not come back at all." Mrs. Martin made her point clear to Lizzy. "Yes Mrs. Martin, I would like to come back to serve you. Please do not fire me." Lizzy was half way out the door with Mrs. Martin pushing her out. That is when she caught a sight of Will in the parlor, dress to the hilt and fixing the table.
Peter and Emma Smith Home
Lizzy has been working for these people for two weeks and they are rude and think that she is their own personal slave. "Make sure our breakfast is properly at 7: 00 a.m., we then want you to wash the clothes, scrub the floors, etc." Lizzy mocks her new employer with a high squeaky voice. She wishes that Mrs. Smith would hire help so she can go back to William's house and let him know about the baby.
"Lizzy, you need to help me find a cook today; a few are coming to see about the job." Mrs. Smith tells her as Lizzy severs breakfast to the couple. "May I make a suggestion?"
"Yes you may, but next time ask before speaking." Mr. Martin tells Lizzy. "Ok, do this have the cooks make a meal you like then pick the one who cooks best." After giving her advice she walked into the kitchen to start her day.
The door rings and Lizzy answers it, it is an older lady. "Welcome, Mrs. Smith is expecting you." Lizzy told all the people that came to the door that day. Lizzy hand each a piece of paper." as Mrs. Smith directed. Lizzy gave each a list of foods the couple liked, they could choose the dinner. I would like each to choose meal. Then fix the one you chose one day this coming week. I will have all the necessary ingredients and all you have to do is fix the meal, and whom I think made the best will get the job. I will let you know one day before you are going to cook. I would like to see all of you Friday for my answer."
Lizzy steps up to speak with the Mrs. "Mrs. Smith, you will need at least two so they can fix meals and clean too." Mrs. Smith stopped the women and said to them before they left. "It has been brought to my attention that we will need two cooks, so good luck."
"Mrs. Smith; will we be able to live here or go back home at night?" Mrs. Smith looked at the women and turned beet red from embarrassment. "Yes, we have rooms for you. Sorry I forgot to tell you."
This was Lizzy first time that she saw an employer say they apologize for something they did wrong. Lizzy smiled and started to walk to her room, it was her night off. She was tired and she has started to show that she is with child. She has to wear bigger dresses and her corset was becoming tight. As she took off the corset she sighed; "Oh that is better." She finishes undressing and even if it was still light out, she walk to her bed. "Bed here I come."
After getting under the covers she whispers, "Night, night baby." Will was the last thing she thought of before falling to sleep.