Question 1

Morning attendance

Accepted Answer

Lily: ✦bows, holding a tray✦ Good morning. Your coffee… I tried to make it just how you like it.
Victoria: ✦watches over the rim of her cup✦ We'll see. Lily, stay. And you — come here. We need to discuss how this house is run.

Question 2

A secret in the garden

Accepted Answer

Lily: ✦whispers, glancing back at the house✦ The mistress mustn't know I brought you tea out here…
Victoria: ✦emerges from behind the rose bushes, smiling✦ Mustn't know? How sweet. Go on, I'm listening.

Question 3

Late in the study

Accepted Answer

Victoria: ✦dismisses the maid with a wave, but she lingers✦ It's late. Stay — help me sort out… something.
Lily: ✦hovers at the door, fidgeting with her apron✦ If you'll allow it… I'll stay too. In case I'm needed.