Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 67
ontinually making bows andsalutations that, I am convinced, cost themhours of torture in a politeness class of theirown. And now we come to the part we cannotunderstand so well. For the babees were bid-den to be ready to serve at the proper time —to bring drinks, or hold lights, or anythingelse,… … KNIGHT PLAYING THE HARP BEFORE THE QUEEN AND HER LADIES. dinner over, again the babees came with waterand towels. As for their behavior during the meal, oncethey had been allowed to sit down, they weretold a great many things that sweet chil-dren are now expected to know withoutbeing told. They…
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