“I intend to set up a silversmith’s and jeweller’s shop, and I mean David to be the silversmith, and to train Rudolph to the business.”
This sounded practical. David’s heart leaped within him, at the thought of returning to his old status and occupation.
“I could do that,” he said, with a gleam in his eyes.
“I know you could,” replied Countess.
“And I?” suggested Christian wistfully.
“You may see to the house, and keep the children out of mischief. We shall want some cooking and cleaning, I suppose; and I hate it.”
“Do you take no servants with you?” asked Christian, in an astonished tone. For a rich lady like Countess to travel without a full establishment, both of servants and furniture, was amazing to her.
“I take the child with me,” said Countess.
Christian wondered why the one should hinder the other; but she said no more.
“But—” David began, and stopped.