three and eighty. the governess.

[naughtbutlife]

I fear that something terrible may have befallen my escort. I was told that he would be waiting for me when I arrived in this town, but I have neither seen him nor heard word from him. I was content to wait patiently for his belated arrival, but with all this talk of [she shudders to say] criminals, I worry that I am waiting in vain

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[removeyourfear]

And just how much would your benefactor be willing to pay?

[Woman's voice. Southern. Cultured.]

[naughtbutlife]

A sizeable amount, I expect.

[removeyourfear]

Specifics, if you please. I'm not about to go all the way to San Francisco on the promise of an undetermined amount of money.

[naughtbutlife]

I'm not so naive, or so coarse, as to discuss money without arranging a meeting first.

[naughtbutlife]

I would not ask a man as important as yourself to accompany me, but I do very much appreciate your offer to find me an escort of good character.

[naughtbutlife]

Thank you, sir.