Grizelda lay on her bed by the open window in full sunlight. She was naked and gently playing with herself. Though warm and damp from the shower, she knew there was no chance of reaching an orgasm in the time before he had to get dressed. But even so she could keep herself pleasantly turned on until her duties finished. In only seven minutes she would be expected in the kitchen to be allocated her task for the afternoon.
She had been in the house just ten days, principally employed to look after the children. The older ones were away at school and at the moment the two youngest were out visiting with their mother. Since they were not due back until after tea, and her contract specified that she must fill in unallocated time with light duties, cook would be expecting her in the kitchen, though occasionally the butler would find something else for her to do. She did not resent this--the staff were always considerate towards her.
Grizelda thought there was probably no real hurry to report to cook, but she had no wish to annoy her. After so short a time she was not sure how much it would matter, but the job was a peach. Though it was her task to look after the children, she could in no way call herself a governess. Her status was far too lowly, though it would improve with time and a little luck. In the meantime she had this light airy attic room, with a delightful view, and no one to overlook her.
Her pay was good, and her clothing and food were adequate. Unfortunately, although the servants' hall meals were plentiful and nutritious, they were deadly dull. Thus she had taken to filching the occasional small delicacy from the pantry when no one was looking. Only this morning, finding a packet of freshly sliced smoked salmon, she had helped herself to a little to bring up to her room instead of attending luncheon, saying she had a headache and would lie down for an hour. It was in any case far too warm a day to eat a heavy meal. After consuming the salmon she had showered and was now lying on her towel, drying in the sun, relishing the delicious aftertaste and gently stroking her pussy. She felt so relaxed there might just be time to bring herself off if she was quick--she was so close and so wet.
The loud knocking startled her and she just had time to whip her hand away before the door burst open and there stood the butler. Grizelda swung her feet to the floor and sat up, her breasts sliding across her tiny chest. She crossed her arms over them.
"I want a word with you, young miss", said the butler.
"Yes, Mr James. What is it?" Grizelda was blushing scarlet and her head was in a whirl. Was this conduct allowed? Surely she was entitled to privacy in her own room.
The butler went on "I have been in this household all my life, and I have seen many servants come and go. Also I have seen every kind of conduct you can imagine. I am well experienced, in fact. You know of course that the master is not well. He doesn't have much appetite, and yesterday his sister sent him a small amount of smoked salmon to tempt his appetite. Cook just went to the pantry to make a light salad with it, and half was gone. Do you know anything about it?"
"N-no, Mr James." Grizelda's throat was dry; her blood seemed to suffuse her whole upper body.
"Interesting. There have been a couple of odd disappearances since you joined us. Would you please stand up and let me smell your fingers?"
Grizelda obeyed and smiled as she held out her hands. Oddly she did not feel embarrassed to be naked in front of this man, who seemed totally uninterested in her lack of clothes. He inhaled deeply over her fingers.
"Well", he said. "If that isn't smoked salmon I don't know what else it could be."
"You can't possibly smell salmon, Mr James. I just showered," said Grizelda, then stopped in horror and hoped she hadn't given herself away.
He stood and looked at her for a while, and then spoke. "You and I both know that you took the salmon. For that you will be punished. You are also lying to me; for that your punishment will be increased unless you confess at once."
Grizelda tried to think rapidly. No one had seen her, she was certain. All they could have was suspicion. If she confirmed that by a confession they could sack her on the spot, and she would have no reference. "I don't know what they think they can do to punish me," she thought, "but at least if I keep quiet I'll still have a job." So she decided to stand firm.
"I'm sorry Mr James, but I really don't know anything about it."