Rhoda Broughton
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WHAT THE BIG HOUSE OWES TO US.
1. As much of our company as it likes to command.
2. As much dance music as it can get out of our fingers.
3. The complete transfer of all the bores among its guests from its shoulders to ours.
4. The entire management of its Workhouse teas.
5. The wear and tear of mind of all its Christmas-trees and bran-pies.
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