It was only when I finished and turned to find Gregory that I realized that nearly everyone in the castle had been watching me from one vantage or ano...ther. I bowed to the King who was watching from the ramparts hoping he wasn’t upset with me for not taking notice of him earlier.The squire took the bow and Gregory led me up to where the King was. “Never have I seen such a demonstration of marksmanship!” the King lauded as I approached.I was barely able to bow before he grabbed my hand and pulled. ..Yes," his response was barely audible. "I'd like you to take me to your bedroom," I said, squashing the cigarette out. With that, he lead me through his house and to the master bedroom. I told him to sit on the bed as I looked around the room. I glanced over the clothes in the wardrobes and drawers, noticing his wife's clothes were very plain. White cotton panties, functional bras, long dresses and jeans. As I looked I came across a lone bag in the bottom of the wardrobe. I recognised the. ” I explained without explaining.“Oh, well, quite all right, my boy! Quite all right. Listen, you are staying at the Goring Hotel, is that right? They have a wonderful dining room and a tea on the terrace that is famous throughout London. What I would like to do is come over and speak to you for a bit. We could meet in the restaurant.”“That sounds fine, sir. What time would be convenient for you?” I asked, wanting to get this over with.“I am leaving right this moment, my boy, right this. "I said, "Wow, Mrs. Russell that is great! You must be a very good singing teacher and leader!" (I was very impressed!)She gave me a big smile and a hug telling me, "You are such a dear sweet child and I know we will work well together. Now let me show you around and inform you of a few rules ok?" I said, "Ok. Mrs. Russell I know I will enjoy working for you." She smiled again shaking her head and saying, "You are just so sweet and your manners are wonderful for a boy your age." I thanked her.
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