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MANY years ago, when I was comparatively new to family joys and cares, we had two servants, sisters, who had both lived some time in the family. One was older by ten years than the other, but each had won our good will and esteem by her steadiness and faithful service. Moreover, each had what is called a "follower," though not without my knowledge.
We profess to take an interest in all the members of our household, and we are accustomed to be treated with confidence by them, and are often consulted about their affairs, especially in matters of importance. I was not, therefore, surprised when Martha, the elder sister, asked for a few minutes' conversation; but I quite expected it would convey news of an approaching wedding, and terminate in the usual month's notice to leave.