Salvation Ch. 14 Taking Stock
Miss Marchant finished signing the latest batch of cheques and reviewed the ledger before thanking Herbert for his diligence. Herbert, a small man in his fifties had become her secretary and accountant after approaching her during one of her many visits to find new stock. Meekly, he’d suggested she might need his assistance in running St Saviour’s, in keeping track of the many bills, their debtors and creditors. He also suggested that for his room and board and the occasionally night with a child of his choice, she could have him, body and soul. And so it had proved. He diligently got the best price from their suppliers and regularly toured the buildings to ensure they were well tended. He’d even found a better clothing supplier for Miss Appleyard the seamstress. But more than that, …