The Unassuming Mason Wilde

Chapter 137

Rita stared at the trembling figure of Mr Barnum Miller in amusement, he was trembling before her, trembling so bad that she actually began to feel sorry for the man.

She wondered what was going through his little mind as he stood before her twisting the cap clutched between his fingers, deciding to put him out of his misery soon enough, she stood up slowly, gesturing for him to seat, but he shook his head rapidly, eyes pleading, as if begging her not to make him do it, and Rita almost burst into laughter at this peculiar sight.

“Mr Barnum Miller, yes?” She inquired, and he nodded jerkingly, full on fidgeting in his seat now, and if Rita were any kinder perhaps even she would be moved to pity.

“You are fully aware that you are here to work, am I right?” She asked the poor man, and he nodded immediately, shoulders puffing up as if to assure her that he had it covered.

“Yes ma'am, I do my best Madam.” He said eagerly, thinking that perhaps he had been too busy filling his head with neg