And you see, for such a large house, there are very few servants, because master has never lived here much; and when he does come, being a bachelor, he needs little waiting on: but I always think it best to err on the safe side; a door is soon fastened, and it is as well to have a drawn bolt between one and any mischief that may be about.
"Ma credo che sia meglio sempre di esser prudente; ci vuol poco a tirare un chiavistello ed è bene d'avere una porta ben chiusa fra noi e un ladro.