Adam waited at the top of the set of stairs that led from the pathway to the veranda that spanned the width of the building.
Ann was a little impressed with the size of the main house. Its grey and white brick were accented with black slate rooftops and white pillars ran the length of the veranda, various flowering plants climbing languidly along the screens placed intermittently between them.
It probably had more in common with a small palace rather than a mansion, just because of its sheer size. It certainly reminded her of the royal palace, although the architecture and design of this house were far more modern.
Ann was a little curious about the need for a 4 storey house, but after the frosty reception she had with her questions about the education provided, she thought she
