Keeper of Enchanted Rooms (Whimbrel House, #1)

by Charlie N. Holmberg

“Servitude is the best way for the unfortunate to rise in their station and procure good wages for themselves and their families.”

Baptiste glanced at the documents, then back up. “You need chef?” Merritt grinned. “Baptiste, do you believe in ghosts?” That forehead crinkled even further. “. . . No?” “Excellent.” He slapped the man on the shoulder. “Consider yourself hired.”

What he said: What I heard: "Do you believe in ghosts?" "No?" "Cool! Fuck you!" 😂

I’ve just gotten used to you, he’d said once. A person wasn’t entitled to service merely because he was “used to” it.