Only a few unnatural smiles and the reluctant handshake at the end of the film reveal a hint of affection.
But there is no doubt that the housekeeper has special and appreciation for the lady in his heart. He likes a knee-jerk conversation in the evening after a day at work, even under the pretense that it's about work. He heard that the lady was stunned after accepting the marriage proposal, and he drank at night. He hesitated to open the door again and again to meet the crying lady, even after telling her to clean the breakfast table.
Forbearance of emotion is hidden beneath the surface of composure. He is a decent housekeeper. He looks forward to a sympathetic partner, but he is most afraid of changes.
For him, emotion lost to reason. Ordinary people often let reason surrender to emotion.
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