The Ruby in the Smoke
Who is Adelaide from The Ruby in the Smoke and what is their importance?
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Adelaide is Mrs. Holland's serving girl. She is described as a quiet, shy and frightened young girl, who is terrified of her employer. Mrs. Holland, who has told her that she killed her previous serving girls and buried them in the yard.
The Ruby in the Smoke