"Yes, I saw her. The dining-room doors were thrown open; and, as it was Christmas-time, the servants were allowed to assemble in the hall, to hear some of the ladies sing and play.
— Se l'ho vista; le porte della sala da pranzo erano aperte e siccome era Natale, la servitù aveva diritto di riunirsi nella sala attigua per sentir cantare le signore.