The heavyset baron looked up from his desk as his daughter blew into his office like a gale force wind. A girl sat in a chair in front of the desk, her existence completely beneath Etta's concern or notice. "Heidi left?" She demanded of her father, hands on her hips and an aggressive set to her jaw."She has," the baron confirmed calmly, lacing his fingers together as he placed his hands on the desk."She... She can't just leave!" She's my servant!" Etta exclaimed, indignant."And yet... she has," the baron repeated."I want her punished!" Etta demanded, stomping her foot as her voice raised an octave."Actually, I have sent her on her way with my highest letter of recommendation, my apologies, and a handsome severance payment, just as I have done for so many of your prior servants, my dear," the baron explained, his expression darkening. "If we are lucky, we will not receive a visit from the constables, once again threatening to press charges. I have warned you many a times, you cann
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