CARSTAIRS<br/><br/>"Good afternoon, ma'am." I turn in response to the voice, giving a slight bow, little more than a formal nod of the head, but the proprieties should always be observed. "Please permit me to introduce mademoiselle Louise DeJardins." I extend my hand towards the girl. "She is, as I am sure you have gathered, applying for a position of service within the household."<br/><br/>"As is .." and I turn back towards the newcomer at the door, pausing. "My apologies, I do not believe we have been properly introduced yet. Would you be so kind as to make yourself known to us?"