Guests weren't a very common occurrence anymore in Wuthering Heights. It was for a good reason, as well; but a few people now and then would still venture out to its gates. And during those times, Outis would keep a steely eye on them until they left.

The fact that the manor's Mistress had already passed long ago was neither here nor there; what mattered to her was protecting the very halls the Mistress used to pass through.

A guest was a meddlesome interference to her duties unless found otherwise. She would see her obligations through.