Mabely had finished work at her usual hour. The kitchen was tidied with everything in its place. The cupboard tops, table and floor sparkled from being mopped. The supper of pork pie and pickles was set out under a glass covering, and the mugs were set out ready for tea, whenever Octavia, her employer, wished.
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Octavia
