My wife is the keeper of my soul.

“Sir, I need to give you a briefing of the current affairs of the estate.” Carl scratched the back of his head.

“That is why you stayed back?” Jack raised his eyebrows.

Carl rubbed his chin; he didn’t know if it was a good thing that his new master could read him like a book. Most people couldn’t read him, a skill he learned as part of his job.

“Go on.” Jack sat back and crossed his arms. This chair was very comfortable especially with the fur cushions his wife made.

“Shall I call your brother?” Carl asked; Since he was going to take an apprentice, it would be best to start from the beginning.

“Um” Jack nodded in appreciation and called Harrison to get big brother.

Oden was sitting in the front room with John and Beth telling them that Jack asked him to join as the apprentice for his man of business.

“Son, do well.” John patted his back “Don’t be a burden for your cousin. Shoulder some of his burden.”

“Um”

Harrison knocked on the door and waited outside. He could hear voices, but they