Lisa was certain that the woman, the slave, was more than just housekeeper for this man.  She could see it in they way she watched him, the way she watched Lisa.  She felt sadness for this woman, and knew that her presence hurt her.<br/><br/>As introductions were made, the woman called Brooke curtsied to her.  Looking in the woman's eyes she smiled faintly and bowed slightly, acknowledging her as the woman of the house, much more than a housekeeper indeed!  She said "Thank you Brooke, I would love something light and fruity after that dinner."  She turned to Caelia and asked "Before we get drinks, may Brooke show me to the restroom, please."  She felt compelled to at least be able to share a few words with the woman,