Mistress and Maid

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The story introduces a tall, awkward fifteen-year-old girl who enters the lives of the Misses Leaf as their new maid, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Hand. The Misses Leaf experience doubt about their decision to hire her, reflecting on their long-standing routines and the challenges of change. This narrative explores themes of self-doubt, societal expectations, and the dynamics of class and service, as the characters navigate their evolving relationships in a familiar yet shifting domestic landscape.