We've all had ours." When Mr.Hammond did come down to breakfast his manner was that of a martyr.

The breakfast itself, baked beans and fishballs, did not appeal to him, and he ate little.

He grumbled as he drank his coffee.
"Healthy note, this is!" he muttered.

"Got to set around and freeze to death just 'cause that lazy critter ain't finished her job.

I pay her for it, don't I ?" Thankful sniffed.