“George dutifully dusted the marks from the expensive rug and retired to the kitchen to await a grave and disapproving Collins, wishing with all of his boyish heart that he had applied for the stables. Cleaning stalls had to be beneficial exercise, and surely one must become accustomed to the smells...eventually.” BoysHistoryHistorical FictionTwinsBrothersHomeschoolingHomeschoolHomeschool AuthorsServantsVictorian EnglandFootmenHome Education Book:The Apprentices Source: The Apprentices
“John had been a footman nearly all of his adult life. He knew decorum and appropriate behavior for his situation. But when he glanced from one twin to another, he nearly ruined his reputation and self-respect forever with...a smile.” HistorySmileHistorical FictionTwinsServantsVictorian EnglandFootmenSarah BrazytisThe Apprentices Book:The Apprentices Source: The Apprentices
“Yes," said Margaret, smiling. "You don't have three dead cats on your mantlepiece." Dane stopped short. "DEAD CATS?" he repeated incredulously, taken aback. "Whose were they?" "Old Mrs. Holloway's." "How long had they been...DEAD?" "Oh, years and years," Margaret assured him. "They were stuffed, you see. Taxidermy." "Right," he said dryly. "Taxidermy.” HumorFunnyFamilyHistoryCatCatsTaxidermyEccentrics Book:The House on Harmony Street Source: The House on Harmony Street
“I can't tell you how terribly glad I am that you're going to be all right," George said, rather thickly. "I...I wouldn't know how to act without a twin.” HistoryTwinsBrothersHomeschool AuthorsServantsVictorian EnglandBrothershipFootmen Book:The Apprentices Source: The Apprentices
“How will we ever tell you apart?" Collins asked, unable to resist the question. "It's really quite simple, sir, once you know us," the spokesman assured him. "If he's talking, it's probably George, because Geoff is a quiet lad; if he's dancing a hornpipe, it's Geoff, because hornpipes make me dizzy." "You're George, then?" "Yes, sir - the eldest." "By five minutes and fifty-five seconds," added Geoffrey, frowning. "Five minutes and fifty-nine seconds," George corrected him calmly.” HistoryHistorical FictionTwinsBrothersVictorian EnglandFootmen Book:The Apprentices Source: The Apprentices