I read on: "Domestic oil no risk. 6 dys. trd. s. hands 10 yrs. s.a.v."

"I wonder whether that means that she _can_ cook on an oil-stove or that

she _can't_ cook on any other kind? And does the 'no risk' refer to her or

the stove? It's not very clear. I don't think we'll take up this one's

references. Besides I shouldn't like one that was tired for six days."

"Out of every seven," I added, "and the seventh day would be the Sabbath,

and her day off."

"Go on to the next," said Phyllis firmly.

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