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I proceeded to the area reserved for the maids. When I came upon them, they were reprimanding the girl together.

I told them, to everyone's surprise, "You don't need to scold her," and they were all taken aback by my statement.

"Madam, we are terribly sorry; we are to blame for the argument that you and the master had."

"Lady, I am truly sorry; it was entirely my fault