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Document 2A: Douglas account book pages--March 1924.

Document 2B: Douglas account book pages--August.

Questions for Documents 2A & 2B

1. Using the account book, find entries with the names of servants listed in Chart 1. Which servants appear to have the highest wages? Why do you think some servants were paid more?

2. Look at some of the other entries in the account book. How do servants' wages compare to other expenses?

3. Do you think servants were paid enough? Explain your answer.

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