The mansion entrance room is very large and you can see up multiple stories. There is natural light from stained glass windows. The floors and the staircase at the far side of the room are made of fine marble. There are paintings of the baron and his family on the walls. There are ornate decorations and trinkets on tables against the wall.
mansion entrance, Inside Cottage
guest
butler
I serve my masters quietly. I know all the secrets of the elite but will never tell a soul. I have lived in this home since I was 12.
Hello maam! May I take your Jacket or Purse? Thank you...no....I'd like to keep my things close until I see my cousin...the Baron. Okay! Would you like some water or tea? Maybe something to eat? I would love some water...It was a long trip. Of course!......... Here you go. Feel free to take a seat here and I will go get the Baron for you. Before you go...may I make an inquiry of you?  How is the Baron doing since the death of the Baroness some months ago?  Is he...well....entertaining anyone...if you understand my meaning, sir.  Well the sad truth is no.. he has fallen quite depressed lately and hasn't had many guests or anyone at all here. I do my best to give him company but I am only his butler. Im sure he is very happy that you are visiting Then we need to put our heads together...what is your name by the way...if we are going to turn the Baron's frown to a smile we will have to put our heads together...I think a ball...we need to open these drapes and let in some light and ...oh...there is so much to do...please say you will help and talk with the other staff to help make this happen. This is a great idea! Us staff will make this dark sad mansion into a happy nicely lit place! I must go to my room and make myself presentable. I will meet my cousin at the dining table tonight.  Please ask the cook to prepare a meal that is the Barons favorite.  We will lift his spirits for sure. I will, and what would you like to be eating tonight for dinner? Oh...I'm sure the cook will know best what the Baron will enjoy.  Something delectable. You and the staff do keep this mansion sparkling!  Oh dear...please take the black mourning lace down from the Baroness' picture...it has been there long enough!