Chapter 21
Bridgett’s hands were trembling as she laid the shirt out on Marcus’ bed. This was the first time she had ever been in his rooms. They were exactly as she had pictured in her mind. The walls were hung with woven tapestries, all in need of cleaning. The floor, though covered with rushes, was in need of a deep scrubbing and sanding. All in all it was a man’s room. With a sigh and a smile she went in search of assistance to take down the tapestries. Finding Erica, she asked her to help with the cleaning. “I would like your help in Marcus’ room,” Bridgett said. “We need to remove the tapestries and give them a good beating, they are disgraceful. Then while you remove the rushes, I’ll get some buckets, soap and rags and we can give the floors a good scrubbing.” Erica stared at her, not beli
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