Christine could see a little joy enter the girl's eyes as she mentioned the future the girl could have as her maid. It was only going to get better if this little bit excited her so. She smiled and leaned forward to rest her elbows on the desk and rest her chin on her palms. "Well, Little Miss Russell. Would you prefer I call you Ellie or Ellinore? I think you've gotten the job. Your first task is to wash up and I will find you a dress to wear. I may have something that will fit you and just need to be taken in a little. And then we will clean out the room that you will be using. After that.."

A little joy seemed to fill the woman's face. "We will go shopping so I may order you more dresses and some shoes that will fit you. If you are to be my servant, you shall look the part. Plus we need to get a bed made. I will have you go home for the day so you have your bed and can gather anything you wish to bring with you. " By then perhaps she could ask one of her lady friends how much they paid maids, she honestly had no idea.