Blue noticed Clarisse's sullenness since she arrived; she looked disturbed and unhappy, pacing to and fro. She wanted to ask her what was wrong but was reluctant; she didn't want to trespass, and neither did she think someone like her would want to confide in a maid.

Blue sighed and was about to take her leave after cleaning when Clarisse called her.

" Blue",

" Yes, ma'am",

" Can you please spare me a minute?",

" Sure, ma'am, anything you want," she said and immediately dropped the napkin, stepping closer to her to give her attention.

" Blue, there's something on my mind",

" What's that ma'am",

" Can you...