Title Card, Cloth and others in “Unfinished Business”

Underneath the Staircase: A Look at Everyday Life Beneath the Stairs

Oh dear me, ma'am. I know it's our job to look after the young gentlemen as best we can, but I can't help but feel Young Master Neil do treat us very rough sometimes.

And so he should, young Lucy, for we love it. The complete negation of our personalities, the mind numbing servility, and the eighteen-hour day, and we expect no reward but a staircase over our heads.

Oh yes, the personal abuse is our lot. And the further back you go, the better it was!

Now, everyone, the masters are coming downstairs to beat us. Not a peep out of you. Best behaviour, or you'll have me to answer to!