Chapter 16
Compared to the loud, rapid-fire speech of Mr. Winston, Victoria found the business of the outer offices almost restful. Full of people rushing about, certainly. And the second Mr. Winston retreated back into his own office, they were indeed discussing how his going along on an upcoming sailing greatly increased the chaos.
She passed an altogether pleasant time with his sister Belinda, an extremely organized young woman, discussing the available space as well as the passenger cabins available. Her desk against a red brick wall was much smaller and less grand than Mr. Winston’s, and the shelves and drawers had clearly been chosen for durability rather than high quality.
In other words, Victoria felt far more comfortable and at home, even with crowds of men of all ages darting
