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No followers allowed, was one of the strict laws of the Russell Square dynasty. Like many another law of that and of much higher dynasties it was only made to be broken; for stray sweet-hearts were continually climbing down area railings, or over garden walls, or hiding themselves behind kitchen doors. Nay, to such an extent was the system carried out, each servant being, from self-interest, a safe co-conspirator, that very often when Mr. and Mrs. Ascott went out to dinner, and the old housekeeper retired to bed, there were regular symposia held below stairs--nice little supper-parties, where all the viands in the pantry and the wines in the cellar were freely used; where every domestic had his or her
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was a severe and perpetual trial to Elizabeth. To join them, or bring Tom among them as her
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No, Tom,
human
No, Tom, I can't let you. If other folks break the laws of the house, I won't--you must go. I can only meet you out of doors.
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Tom has asked me to marry him, and who would have answered cordially,
human
It's all right: he is a good fellow: you are sure to be happy.