Die Thüren des Speisezimmers waren geöffnet; und da es Weihnachtszeit, war es den Dienstboten gestattet, sich in der Halle zu versammeln, um einige der Damen singen und spielen zu hören.
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.