Christine smiled as she took the money and nodded. "It is quite alright, and nice to meet you Edward. I wish you well with your business' growth. It's always an uncertain thing when one comes to such a decision. And when you are ready I wish you well on finding an apprentice."

She looked very pleased, "I'm glad she said that. I know she was very uncertain about me at first. I do want to help Ellie to grow and be a respectable woman that others can look up to." Better than herself, she thought.

"Ah. Don't worry about it, it wasn't important. I'm glad to have met you. Please feel free to come any time and ask me anything if you ever feel the need. I did promise to her that I would make you all confident in me as her employer and teacher.'