Fifteen rules from The House Rules
The Butler’s Inspection
“Fifteen questions. Two minutes. Answer honestly; nobody is watching, and I have seen worse.”
Mr. Ashby, butler, retired
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- One rule eachEvery question is a real rule from the book, from the doorway to the wedding.
- A rankFrom Hall Boy to Head of House, the way I came up myself.
- The fixEach rule you missed, with the line to say next time.
Question 1 of 15
Choose the one you actually do.
Your rank in the household
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