"Of course," Ben acquiesced, nodding lightly. "Take the day as needed, but I haven\'t prepared things quite yet for your immediate start. I\'d planned on your getting a little more familiar with the estate and its grounds, and to discuss with me what potential there is," he said reasonably.
"Given my schedule, you would have to wait until nighttime before we could speak further, but this frees you up for your move. I do, however, insist on sending a coach at lunchtime?" he said enquiringly, "for your use. This will give you enough time to broach the subject with your father, and to say your farewells. You will still see them occasionally, and it might be prudent to mention this if there is... uh, more emotion that you were expecting," he advised.