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"I think, Roland," said my mother, "that the establishment is settled, -- Bolt, who is equal to three men at least; Primmins, cook and housekeeper; Molly, a good, stirring girl, and willing (though I've had some difficulty in persuading her to submit not to be called Anna Maria). Their wages are but a small item, my clear Roland."
"Hem! " said Roland; "since we can't do with fewer servants at less wages, I suppose we must call it small."