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They were not meant to starve. One of the menservants brought in a large dish with cold chicken and sliced ham and tongue. Another brought a game pie and a bowl of salad. There was also a case of a dozen bottles of beer. Seeing that provision had been made for thirty guests who were not to come there was ample food in the house.
-"Stewed peaches and cream to follow," Rhoda said. "Shall they be brought in now or later?"