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fear. How do you do? This is Ty Proctor. When one woman meets another, there is a subject they will nearly always talk about. The servant problem. Also I'm told. Anyway, this program concerns the same question. The servant problem. There are all kinds of servants. Low, disloyal, dishonest, present and unpresent. However, I doubt if there was ever a servant who was quite such a problem to a mistress as Kate Webster. Now in olden times, when a servant left for employment, ther…

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In Servant Problem, Ty Proctor introduces us to the unsettling story of Kate Webster, a servant whose presence in the household of Mrs. Martha Thomas becomes a source of dread. The episode opens with a discussion about the so-called 'servant problem,' a topic that resonates with many, especially in the context of Victorian England. Kate Webster, described as a gaunt and grim figure, arrives at Mayfield Cottage, seemingly eager to work. However, her past is marred by theft and deceit, hinting at the chaos she will bring into Mrs. Thomas's life.

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Secrets of Scotland Yard, Episode 51

Servant Problem

Wednesday, February 20, 1957 · 28:56

Secrets of Scotland Yard, Episode 51

Servant Problem

Wednesday, February 20, 1957 · 28:56

Summary

In Servant Problem, Ty Proctor explores the dark tale of Kate Webster, a servant whose disloyalty leads to murder. The story unfolds as she becomes a dangerous presence in the life of her mistress, Mrs. Martha Thomas.

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