A welcome mat adorns the floor at the foot of the door. A rack to hang hats and coats is on the left hand side. Right above, a fan lazy spins about on a hot summer day. A single bulb of light illuminates the small hall that the entrance leads to. The entrance smells of the fresh outdoors.
Cottage entryway, Inside Cottage
the lady of the house coming to greet you
family
I am part of a family living in the village.  My family has lived here for generations.  We live to serve the king.  My father was one of the king's royal subjects.
Hello, what can we do for you? Hello! Is this not my cottage now? Ah! Is it? Well, we are family, don't you know? I can see that, quite plainly! I am so happy to have you! Come in! How are you doing today? Tell me, what has been going on in your life? Oh, this and that! I just wish I had more guests, like you fine folks! Come on, you do not want to share with me? Nothing to share, I'm afraid! Just want you and the family to be as comfortable as possible! What do you do now days for a living? Well, I run this as a bed and breakfast sometimes. That usually helps me get from month to month. What are you folks doing here? We came to see how you were doing! Oh, well. I suppose I've been a terrible bore. Isn't the cottage so clean though?