Douglas cleared his throat embarrassedly.  "I 'ad a lot more tae drink the night before, Sir."  It was honest, just not all the trust.  The man need not know of Douglas's private health issues.  Though it was enough to explain the situation. 

"I was not myself nor was I in a state that a lady should be seeing me."  He wasn't sure how to describe it.  "She apparently came in on time tae work and I was still there in the main room less than covered."  He managed to explain, with embarrassment in his tone.  "The other staff got the lass oot, right quickly, I am made to understand, but it was quite a shock for 'er.  Thus, I wanted to be sure to personally check in on 'er and apologize."

He looked to Anne.  "I do most fervently apologize for what yu 'ave experienced, lass.  I woold understand if yu are nae wishing tae work for my 'ousehold after this.  Yu will receive a full month's wages all the same, but shoold yu want tae continue working, I would double the wages and ask for yu tae come in Monday, Wednesdays, and Saturdays if that would be in agreement.  But either choice, it is up tae yu, with nae problems from me.  If yu choose tae nae stay in my employ, there will be that month of wages and a proper letter of good words tae 'elp in finding another position."  He assured her.