Everything was "at sixes and sevens," as the saying is, in the room Mr. Mudge and Paul had just entered. In the midst of the scene was a large stout woman, in a faded calico dress, and sleeves rolled up, working as if her life or the world's destiny depended upon it.
It was evident from the first words of Mr. Mudge that this lady was his helpmeet.
"Well, wife," he said, "I've brought you another boarder. You must try to make him as happy and contented as the rest of 'em are."
From the tone of the speaker, the last words might be understood to be jocular.
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