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Updated: May 2, 2025

But I expect Madame Wachner will be here before long." Sylvia spoke shortly. She did not like the day-servant's independent, almost rude way of speaking. "Should the master and mistress come back before Madame has left, will Madame kindly explain that she insisted on coming into the house? I am absolutely forbidden to admit visitors unless Madame Wachner is here to entertain them."

Marie Belloc Lowndes - The Chink in the Armour