"Master Jeff and I generally keep house alone together on Christmas night.

I don't know why he doesn't come in.

He went out to see to the horses half an hour ago.

He hasn't had his tea yet." "I will give him his tea," Doris said.
"Very well," said Granny Grimshaw.

"I'll leave the kettle on for you while I go up and dress." Doris went into the parlour to wait.