"新概念3册完整笔记 Lesson 491：理想的家仆和姑妈哈丽特的回忆"

Lesson 491 in the New Concept 3 book discusses the ideal servant and the perspective of the narrator's late Aunt Harriet on the topic of domestic servants. The narrator expresses relief that Aunt Harriet passed away before the modern era, where her views on household help would likely be considered outdated. In her time, Aunt Harriet lived in a period where servants were commonly employed to handle housework, and she resided in a sprawling country house called 'The Gables'. The narrator reflects on Aunt Harriet's sentimental attachment to the house and her traditional beliefs about the role of servants in maintaining a household. The text highlights the changing attitudes towards domestic work and the evolution of societal norms surrounding servant employment. Aunt Harriet's perspective serves as a reminder of a bygone era when households relied on hired help for the maintenance of their homes.