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.
Yes, please, a glass of tea would be lovely. Let me take your coat. Why don't you go make yourself comfortable and I will serve the tea. Thank you. It's a rather lovely day, but walking in this heat has made me parched. Let me just hang this for you. It is a nice warm day out there. Funny to wear a coat on a day like this. Do you have the chill? To be entirely honest, I have felt rather under the weather lately. It's dreadful, but I'm sure I will come around again. I have prepared many different teas on this tray. You must try them. They may help with what ails you. Thank you, ma'am. You always take care of your people. Is the Lord busy on personal affairs today? I had some business to discuss with him. Hmm..He said he would be back by noon. That was an hour ago. I see. Yes, I do remember him stating there was some confusions over a few crates we received down by the warehouse. He is a very busy man. Poor thing. He just works himself to death. Will you be staying for dinner? I'm making pot roast. Only if I wouldn't be imposing. I'm sure the Lord would wish me to remain until he returned, at any rate. Can't have him jogging across the county more than he already does! Wonderful, I must prepare dinner. You can just relax and drink your tea. Do you have any favorites?