"It is not my decision."

Albert informs her with a slight grimace.

"Master Ambrose is carefully controlling just who is hired onto the house staff. Still..."

Albert eyes the rapidly emptying bookshelves.

"I think there is a strong chance that he will hire you on. He plans to return by the end of the week, I will talk to him then and arrange an interview. I'll also see that you are paid for your work today at the very least."