He walked into Charles's office, where William was waiting. The instant Jonathan set eyes on him, William rushed toward him and hugged him.
"I missed you," came the soft words, and he took a step back, looked up at William, and asked, "But...who are you?"
A faint smile from Charles and an explanation: "You were his friend when you were little...maybe it's hard to remember it now."
"Oh...okay," Jonathan replied near whisper.
Charles put a hand on Jonathan's shoulder. "From that point onwards, you shall be William's butler."
At this, Jonathan knelt in front of William. "Lord William, I am now your butler," he stated, acknowledging his new title.
William studied Jonathan for a moment and then said, "Stand up. Go and take with you the things you wish to take."
Jonathan stood and nodded, "Okay," after he left the office.
"He's only two years older than you, but very civilized," Charles sighed.
"You'd better keep your promise," William said in calm tones.
