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Because the homestay had a tavern and provided supper, the rest of the waiters would only come to work from 5:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. The only part-time employee on the premises was Ursule, who would only come to sing for the customers at night, and helped in the homestay when she did not have class during the day. And because she was a young lady, the other employees took special care of her. If her performance were to end very late at night and it was rather inconvenient for her to take a bus, she would be allowed to stay in the homestay for the night. Everyone who lived and worked here would eventually grow familiar with each other as they got along slowly, to the extent that they would grow to cherish each other’s existence. And Yale would arrange parties, staff meals, gift exchanges, and so on for his employees every holiday. Thus, instead of saying that where they stayed and worked was a homestay, it functioned more like a family that made everyone feel cozy and cherished.