(Written for  The_Weekend_Write-In  challenge - prompt "slip"

A drabble this time. Exactly 100 words not counting this note. )

Benjamin pinched her bottom.

Clarissa froze, unable to believe her eyes. The Honourable Benjamin Stavers had just pinched her maid on the bottom as he left the room. If she'd had any doubts, the pink flush on Ellen's cheeks would have convinced her.

"Close the door, Ellen," ordered Clarissa coldly. "I want a word with you."

"Yes, Miss," Ellen closed the door and turned toward her mistress, her head bowed. 

"What do you think you are doing, you foolish girl?"

"He loves me!" declared Ellen, her eyes shining.

"Hardly! A slip on the shoulder is what you'll get, my girl!"