n the floor is the dinner gong, a sound that is truly civilised.Maid: To the right is a croquet set. Not being rich, I have no understanding of the game, but it involves hitting little coloured balls through arches, and it's played all summer on the back lawn.
Houseboy:
You will have to learn to set it up.
Next, in this alcove is the small hall stove. Look at it a moment.
Maid:
On its top is a little ceramic water dish. Keep it filled, otherwise the air becomes too dry.
Houseboy: On the floor is a coal basket; your jobs include breaking up coal into fine pieces for this stove and maintaining a good fire. Hallways get cold too.
Down the hall to your right is the drawing room.
To the Drawing Room
