"Here, in the soft light of morning, the household supervisor has resumed her post, overseeing a breakfast operation in which she has no formal duties, but considerable influence."
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Her new box is working perfectly. The fountain is also here.
"The office plant leaned toward the new intern with the quiet hunger of middle management."
