Mistress and Maid - Craik, Dinah Maria Mulock
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She was a rather tall, awkward, and strongly-built girl of about fifteen. This was the first impression the "maid" gave to her "mistresses," the Misses Leaf, when she entered their kitchen, accompanied by her mother, a widow and washer-woman, by name Mrs. Hand. I must confess, when they saw the damsel, the ladies felt a certain twinge of doubt as to whether they had not been rash in offering to take her; whether it would not have been wiser to have gone on in their old way - now, alas! grown into a very old way, so as almost to make them forget they had ever had any other - and done without a servant still.…mehr

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She was a rather tall, awkward, and strongly-built girl of about fifteen. This was the first impression the "maid" gave to her "mistresses," the Misses Leaf, when she entered their kitchen, accompanied by her mother, a widow and washer-woman, by name Mrs. Hand. I must confess, when they saw the damsel, the ladies felt a certain twinge of doubt as to whether they had not been rash in offering to take her; whether it would not have been wiser to have gone on in their old way - now, alas! grown into a very old way, so as almost to make them forget they had ever had any other - and done without a servant still.
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Dinah Maria Mulock was born in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. She was the daughter of Thomas Mulock, a Nonconformist minister and writer, and Dinah Mulock. Her father left the family when Dinah was young, leaving her mother to raise her and her siblings. This early experience of hardship and resilience significantly influenced Dinah's writing. "John Halifax, Gentleman" (1856): This is her most famous and enduring work, telling the story of John Halifax, a self-made man who rises from humble beginnings to become a successful and respected gentleman. The novel explores themes of social mobility, integrity, and the value of hard work and character. his novel focuses on the challenges and triumphs of marriage, portraying a woman's struggle to find happiness and fulfillment within the confines of Victorian society. Dinah Maria Mulock Craik's works have had a lasting impact on English literature, particularly in the genre of domestic fiction. "John Halifax, Gentleman" remains a classic, celebrated for its portrayal of Victorian values and its inspirational story of personal and social improvement. Her contributions to children's literature, with enduring stories like "The Little Lame Prince," also highlight her versatility and broad appeal as an author. Dinah Maria Mulock Craik's dedication to exploring complex social and moral issues through compelling narratives has secured her place as a significant figure in 19th-century literature.