She stayed a week.

By that time the growing frequency of the disappearance of sundry small articles of value and convenience led to Billy's making a reluctant search of Olga's room--and to Olga's departure; for the room was, indeed, a treasure house, the Treasure having gathered unto itself other treasures.
Following Olga came a period of what Bertram called "one night stands," so frequently were the dramatis personae below stairs changed.
Gretchen drank.

Christine knew only four words of English: salt, good-by, no, and yes; and Billy found need occasionally of using other words.

Mary was impertinent and lazy.

Jennie could not even boil a potato properly, much less cook a dinner.