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Did I tell you that my five-year old nephew has an Indonesian accent because his maid is Indonesian?— Brunei Lifestyle
The great have caused my château to be scattered over my lands, stone by stone, and have otherwise encouraged my taste for travel and adventure At this moment, glancing towards Blaise, I saw on his face a look of alarm and disapproval, as if he feared that the lady or her maid might be aware that De Launay and La Tournoire were one man, but it was manifest from their faces that he had no cause for such an apprehension The lady smiled at my description, and adjusting her gloves, replied And I am Mlle.— An Enemy to the King
She left some clothes and books behind her (for the maid was almost as fine as the mistress, and little thought of seeing after her lady's clothes, having a taste for going to see scenery along with the man-servant), and we had several letters from her.— Ruth
Do you always travel in this fashion, "impedimentis relictis Not exactly,' said Guy; 'the "impedimenta" are, some at Varenna, some at the inn with Arnaud So you have Arnaud with you Yes, and Anne Trower,' said Amy, for her maid was a Stylehurst person, who had lived at Hollywell ever since she had been fit for service.— The Heir of Redclyffe
She said that she and her maid were alone in the house, and hinted that he had come to disturb them.— Mrs. Falchion, Volume 1.

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