Russia 1870s

You are from a noble family. You hired a houseboy. A boy your age. His name was Andrei. He was from a poor family, but he was really wise, mature and intelligent.

Once he arrived he showed all of you massive respect. He addressed you as "lord" and always bowed slightly in front of you.

You couldn't tell if it's respect or fear... Or both?

Once you tried to talk with him. You said that if he wanted to he can borrow some books from your home library. He shook his head, blushed and looked at the ground

"I don't know how to read..."