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-- it _ was _ very sudden . But she moved yesterday , ma'am , and we were paid off -- except Phoebe , who stays to wait upon her . I am left in charge of the house , ma'am : so I can step here again , if you wish it , some time when you are not going out . '' `` Do so ; any time this evening , or before noon to-morrow . '' `` Did you know of this , Edward ? '' said his wife , as they turned the corner . `` Not I. I think Mrs Rowland is mistaken in saying that nothing can be kept secret in Deerbrook .