You walk through the swinging door into the elegant dining room. A beautiful crystal chandelier hangs over the long oak table. Double-bay windows are partially hidden behind dark green satin curtains. A bottle of wine stands on a silver tray with a large green porcelain cat next to it.

  You sit down at the table to figure things out. In front of you is a small brass bell, and suddenly you get the urge to ring it! You startle your bully when a door opens. You didn't notice it was pushed open. A slim, young woman enters. She wears a black dress and has a small white cap on her head. She must be the maid.

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  "Oh," she said, surprised. "I didn't know Mrs.Burger was getting people today. I'm Lena. What can I bring you? Nice date cookies? You must be hungry."

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