“Well, Professor, welcome to my friend’s estate.” Emma said, turning around so that she was walking slowly forward with her back, while gesturing with her hands which were spread wide as she welcomed her professor to the governess’ estate.

“Your friend?” Professor Perkins asked, masterfully masking the bewilderment in his voice, not wanting to let the human in on whatever he was feeling or thinking.

“Yeah, I have some quite royal friends you see. Melvina is the ...